Browse Food Recalls
11 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 11 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 11 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2016 | CAJUN HOT MIX 8 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with sticky label under t... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | SWEET N SALTY 7.5 OZ.packaged in a clear plastic bag with white sticky label.... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Cajun hot mix 6 OZ Family Choice Brand, packaged in a clear plastic bag with ... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | SWEET N SALTY 10 OZ packaged in a clear plastic bag with sticky label under t... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | SWEET N SALTY MIX 7.5 oz. packaged in a clear plastic bag with brown and purp... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | HC SWEET N SALTY 3oz packaged in clear bags with attached brown, green, and y... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Cajun Hot Mix 6 OZ. packaged in clear plastic bags with sticker label. This p... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Jun 8, 2016 | HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green... | Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original s... | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| May 6, 2016 | labled in part "Uncle Buck's Sweet & Salty trail mix" packaged in a clear 3 o... | Ingredient in the trail mix, may be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Cabela's classic candies Maple nut packaged in 2.7 oz. clear plast ice bag wi... | The "Maple Nut" product label does not include peanuts as an ingredient. Peanuts are an allergen. | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc. |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Uncle Buck's Maple Nut candy packaged in a clear plastic 2.7 oz. bag with att... | The "Maple Nut" product label does not include peanuts as an ingredient. Peanuts are an allergen. | Class I | Rucker's Wholesale & Service 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.