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.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Aug 14, 2024 Montreal Fudge brand Chocolate Fudge with Nuts; 5.6oz Product may be contaminated with mold. Class II AUTHENTIK FUDGE
Dec 11, 2016 Dark Chocolate Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic d... Dark Chocolate Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Nutty fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli containe... Nutty fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Salted Caramel Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic del... Salted Caramel Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Peanut Butter Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli ... Peanut Butter Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Rocky Road Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli c... Rocky Road Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 White Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli containe... White Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 White Fudge Oreo, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli con... White Fudge Oreo is recalled due to undeclared wheat and blue # 1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Plain Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli contain... Plain Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge
Dec 11, 2016 Coconut Fudge, brand Real Fudge. Product is sold in clear plastic deli contai... Coconut Fudge is recalled due to undeclared blue #1. Class II Real Fudge

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.