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 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Broccoli Salad, 8 lb and 25 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (egg, milk, soybean oil) contained in mayonnaise and ... Class I Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Potato Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (soybean oil) contained in salad dressing used as a s... Class II Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Cole Slaw, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (egg, soybean oil) contained in mayonnaise used as in... Class I Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Red Skin Potato Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (eggs, milk, soybean oil) contained in mayonnaise and... Class I Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Egg-N-Olive Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergen (soybean oil) contained in salad dressing used as a su... Class II Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Egg Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (soybean oil) contained in mayonnaise used as a sub-i... Class II Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads No Sugar Vegetable Pasta Salad, 4 lb and 8 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergen (wheat) contained in the rotini used as a sub-ingredient Class II Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Old Fashioned Cream Slaw, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (egg, soybean oil) contained in mayonnaise used as in... Class I Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Macaroni Salad, 5 lb, 10 lb and 30 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (wheat, soybean oil, FD&C Yellow #5) contained in the... Class II Sadie's Salads
Aug 28, 2012 Sadie's Salads Macaroni and Cheese, 5 lb and 10 lb plastic tubs Product labeling fails to declare allergens (wheat and milk) contained in the macaroni and cheese... Class II Sadie's Salads

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.