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.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Kroger Garden Salad; iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, red cabbage; Net Wt.... | The Georgia Department of Agriculture sampled and found Listeria monocytogenes in Dole Garden Sal... | Class I | Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Quinoa, 16 oz plastic package | Possible contamination with pesticide | Class III | The Kroger Company |
| May 6, 2016 | Kroger Broccoli Raisin Salad, INGREDIENTS: Broccoli, dressing***sugar,. conta... | Firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytoge... | Class I | The Kroger Co |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Frozen three pepper and onion blends labeled as: a) Harris Teeter(TM) bran... | Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contami... | Class I | The Pictsweet Company |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Kroger(R) VEGETABLES, broccoli, sugar snap peas, green bean carrots, celery, ... | Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contami... | Class I | The Pictsweet Company |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Kroger(R) VEGETABLES WITH NOODLES, egg noodles, broccoli, carrots, green bell... | Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contami... | Class I | The Pictsweet Company |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Kroger(R) CAJUN STYLE MIREPOIX BLEND, onions, celery, and green bell peppers,... | Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contami... | Class I | The Pictsweet Company |
| Apr 9, 2016 | Frozen chopped onions labeled as: a) Kroger(R) CHOPPED ONIONS, RECIPE BEGI... | Products contain onions which were recalled for the possibility of Listeria monocytogenes contami... | Class I | The Pictsweet Company |
| Oct 16, 2015 | Kroger Raw #4 Macadamia Nuts. UPC 2 04192 51053 2 Dist. by the Kroger Company... | Positive Salmonella sample results in Kroger brand raw Macadamia nuts | Class I | The Kroger Co |
| May 1, 2015 | Kroger Raw #4 Macadamia Nut, Dist. by the Kroger Company Cincinnati, Ohio 2 0... | The firm was notified by the FDA of positive test results of Salmonella in their Raw Macadamia Nuts. | Class I | The Kroger Co |
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.