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
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with with Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread packa... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Horseradish Spread packaged in 8 oz. plas... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Bacon Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic co... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese- Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread packaged in 8 oz. plas... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese -Creamy Gouda Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese -Gouda Spread Garlic packaged in 8 oz. plastic conta... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with with Onion and Chive Spread packaged in ... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Herb Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic con... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Nov 24, 2015 Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jan... Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli Class III Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Jun 12, 2014 Gouda Cheese wheels, Whole Wheels 10 lbs and Half Wheels 5 lbs., packaged und... Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Class I Smith's Country Cheese, 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.