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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 | BaiWei ShanZhuang, Dried Seedless Plum Candy, 9.16 oz. (260g), plastic bags, ... | Product contains cyclamates | Class III | Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc |
| Oct 8, 2015 | Heng Cheong Loong Co., Net Wt: 10 oz. (5g), Plastic Bag, Product of U.S.A, UP... | Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc. is recalling Heng Cheong Loong Co. Golden Raisins because it cont... | Class I | Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc |
| Oct 24, 2014 | Bar Guo Food Preserved Plum Candy, Net Wt. 8 oz. (228g), Packaged in a Cellop... | Dried Plum Candy contains non-permitted cyclamates, undeclared benzoic acid and undeclared Yello... | Class II | Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc |
| Mar 27, 2013 | Fructus Lycii (400g). Dried Medlar (Net Wt: 14.11 oz (400G). Ingredients: D... | The product contains undeclared sulfites (as a preservative). | Class II | Tristar Food Wholesale Co Inc |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Outer Cardboard Container - China Products Fresh Dried Cabbage. Plastic Bag:... | The product contains undeclared sulfites (as a preservative). | Class II | Tristar Food Wholesale Co 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.