Browse Food Recalls

6 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 6 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 6 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Dec 21, 2012 "Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Queso (Cheese Mini Turnovers)**... Casein is listed as a sub-ingredient of cheese, but common name "milk" is not declared in the lis... Class II Suadel Food Products, Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 "Estrella Food Products, Inc***Empanadillas Sabor a Carne(Meat flavorTurnover... Wheat and soy is not declared. Class I Suadel Food Products, Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 "Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Pizza (Pizza Mini Turnovers)***... Casein is listed as a sub-ingredient of cheese, but common name "milk" is not declared in the lis... Class II Suadel Food Products, Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 "ESTRELLA***Empanadillas de Pizza" (Pizza turnovers)***5 units, 12 units and ... Undeclared wheat and undeclared milk as the source of cheese. Class II Suadel Food Products, Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 "Estrella Food Products, Inc***Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Mini Turnovers)*... Undeclared Red #40 Class III Suadel Food Products, Inc.
Dec 21, 2012 "Estrella Food Products, Inc***Plantillas Para Pastelillos, tacos, Empanadill... Undeclared Yellow #6 and soy Class II Suadel Food Products, 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.