Browse Food Recalls
7 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 7 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 7 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2013 | White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemim... | Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand an... | Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Oct 29, 2013 | Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged ... | Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Oct 29, 2013 | White Corn Meal sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag ... | Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Oct 8, 2013 | White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Je... | Aflatoxins. Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched wit... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Oct 8, 2013 | White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Je... | Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched with White Homi... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
| Jun 6, 2012 | Pasta Roni Parmesan Cheese Flavor angel hair pasta in a Parmesan sauce with o... | Two ingredients used in production of certain Pasta Roni products, were recalled by the supplier ... | Class II | Quaker Foods and Snacks North America |
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.