Browse Food Recalls
12 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 12 FDA food recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Food recalls are classified by health risk — Class I involves a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death, while Class III covers products unlikely to cause harm. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Food Safety Recalls
Browse 12 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | Cold Smoked Capelin, 9-ounce packages, plastic trays, 34 packages per case (B... | Clostridium botulinum (uneviscerated fish) | Class I | North Fish USA, Inc. |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Salted Herring in pail, 30 pieces per package. Manufactured by North Fish US... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Cold smoked sliced Salmon 8 oz and 1 lb, vacuum packaged. Manufactured by No... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Cold smoked Sliced Fish Assorted (cold smoked Salmon and Escolar), 8 oz and 1... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Cold smoked Saira (Saury), vacuum packaged, 3 pieces per package. Manufactur... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Salted Mackerel, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured by Nort... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Cold smoked white fish, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured ... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Sliced cold smoked Escolar, 8 oz and 1 lb, vacuum packaged. Manufactured by ... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Cold smoked Mackerel, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured by... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Hot smoked Mackerel, vacuum packaged, one fish per package. Manufactured by ... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Hot smoked Atlantic Ocean Perch, vacuumed package, one fish per package. Man... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Hot smoked Escolar chunks, vacuum packaged, one chunk per package. Manufactu... | The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, during the last inspection, found th... | Class II | North Fish Usa |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a food safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, lab testing, consumer complaints, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. The FDA publishes an enforcement report detailing the product, the reason for the recall, and how far the product was distributed. Retailers pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to return it for a refund or dispose of it safely.
The leading causes include bacterial contamination (Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli), undeclared allergens (milk, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish), foreign material contamination (metal, glass, plastic), and labeling errors. Undeclared allergens consistently account for the largest share of food recalls because even trace amounts can cause severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific products, brands, or ingredients. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details so you can determine whether your item is affected. If you find a match, stop consuming the product and return it to the store for a full refund or dispose of it safely.