Browse Food Recalls

8 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 8 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 8 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Dec 7, 2016 Oriental Jamaican Hot Curry Powder, 50 lb bulk. Manufactured by Oriental Pac... Product contains lead. Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Dec 7, 2016 Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Hot Curry Powder, 4 oz. Manufactured by Oriental Pac... Product contains lead. Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Dec 7, 2016 Ocho-Rios Jamaican Nice Mild Curry Powder, 4 oz. Manufactured by Oriental Pa... Product contains lead. Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Dec 7, 2016 Ocho-Rios Mild Curry Powder, 5 lb. Manufactured by Oriental Packing Co. Product contains lead. Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Aug 2, 2016 Mild Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Jamaican C... Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ing... Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Aug 2, 2016 Hot/Spicy Jerk Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country ... Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ing... Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Aug 2, 2016 Mild Jerk Curry Powder. Packaged under name Ocho Rios Mild Jerk Curry Seasoni... Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ing... Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.
Aug 2, 2016 Hot/Spicy Curry Powder. Packaged under the names: Blue Mountain Country Hot J... Product samples tested positive for lead. Finished curry products tested and ground turmeric ing... Class I Oriental Packing Co., Inc.

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.