Browse Food Recalls

7 FDA food safety recalls.

FDA Food Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 7 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 7 FDA food recalls.

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Date Product Reason Class Firm
Dec 16, 2013 Fosforel Atlantika Herring Fillet in Oil (200 g) Product of Russia Imported ... NYSDAM analysis has revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in two samples of Fosforel He... Class I Zip International Group LLC.
Nov 25, 2013 Fosforel Atlantika Herring Fillet in Oil 14.1 oz. (400 g) Product of Russia I... ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC is recalling herring fillet in oil (FOSFOREL, ATLANTIKA) 400 gram in... Class I Zip International Group LLC.
Aug 1, 2013 Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine Net Wt. 15.8 oz. Prod. of Latvia Distributed by... Baltic Sprats in Spicy Brine may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Class I Zip International Group LLC.
Jul 19, 2013 FOSFOREL brand Herring Fillet in Oil 400 gram (14 oz.) in plastic packaging ... The product was found to contain Listeria monocytogenes based on sampling and analysis by New Yor... Class I Zip International Group LLC.
May 17, 2013 Marmalade Fonariky Net 105.8 oz (3 kg) Product of Russia upc 460161417406 Marmalade contains undeclared colors and dyes. Class II Zip International Group LLC.
Apr 26, 2013 Kaija Ivasi Lightly Salted Herring Fillets in Oil UPC 3585600709 Kaija Ivasi lightly salted herring does not meet water phase salt standard of five percent for pr... Class II Zip International Group LLC.
Feb 7, 2013 Bream Dry Salted Fish Net Wt.: about 14.2 oz Imported by Zip International G... NYSDAM sampling and analysis has revealed that Dry Salted Fish is uneviscerated. Class I Zip International Group

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.