Browse Food Recalls
4 FDA food safety recalls.
FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 4 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 4 FDA food recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2023 | Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g) Ingredients:... | Undeclared allergen; fish. | Class I | World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Pasta Para Duris 12 oz. (340g) Brand Name: Melissa's UPC: 045255 152739 Distr... | Pasta Para Duris was found to contain wheat that is not declared on the label | Class II | World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Dutch Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard Sauce. NET WT. 1 LB 1.7 OZ (502g) UPC... | Dutch Red Potatoes were packed with a Dijon Mustard Sauce packet that did not declare the allerge... | Class I | World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Organic Marketside Zucchini 2 Count packages/8 per case Ingredients: Organi... | Product may be contaminated with Salmonella | Class I | World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's |
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.