Browse Food Recalls
5 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 5 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 5 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2017 | Dried Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries, The products are packaged in 25-pound ... | Shoreline Fruit is voluntarily recalling select Shoreline Fruit bulk and Cherry Bay Orchards bran... | Class II | Shoreline Fruit, LLC |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Shoreline Fruit Dark Choc Covered Montmorency Cherries packaged in 25-pound c... | Shoreline Fruit is voluntarily recalling select Shoreline Fruit bulk and Cherry Bay Orchards bran... | Class II | Shoreline Fruit, LLC |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Spartan Fresh Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Cherries 8oz | The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried ... | Class II | Shoreline Fruit Inc |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Cherry Bay Orchards Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries 4lb, 8oz, ... | The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried ... | Class II | Shoreline Fruit Inc |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Shoreline Fruit Dark Chocolate Covered Dried Balaton Cherries 25lbs | The firm was notified by their immediate supplier GKI, Inc that the Dark Chocolate Covered Dried ... | Class II | Shoreline Fruit 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.