Browse Food Recalls
10 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 10 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 10 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2016 | 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g.... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Trader Joes, Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12oz. (340g), Distribut... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, Net Wt.; 12oz (340g), Di... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Black & White sesame See... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Dist... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Kale Crackers, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, ... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Sesame & Chia), Gluten F... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | 365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 lb.) 454g, D... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia Co., Inc. |
| Sep 25, 2016 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers, Craquelins de Kale, Gluten Free, Ne... | Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material. | Class II | R.W.Garcia 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.