Recalls

Food recalls in the United States in 2018

1,958 official food recall notices published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States in 2018, newest first. Each notice links to the official page.

By year

Notices per year
20121,917
20132,111
20142,259
20152,834
20163,011
20173,203
20181,958
20191,863
20201,286
20211,181
20221,652
20232,155
20241,409
20251,617
20261,049

Notices

1,958 notices, newest first · page 1 of 40.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Other reason

    Milk Chocolate Maltballs: NET Wt. 15 lbs. Item number 992 Case UPC 00797817-00992-9 Allergy Information: This product contains Wheat, milk and soy and may…

    Official wording (English): Firm was notified by a direct customer that milk chocolate macadamia nuts were found in their shipment of milk chocolate maltballs.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Organic Tahini sold under the following brand names: Pepperwood organic tahini, 428g, UPC: 860294001400; Pepperwood whole organic tahini, 428 g, UPC…

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Raw Tahini sold under the following brand names: Baron's raw Tahini, 454g, UPC: 816412010083; Soom raw Tahini 220kg (no barcode on product); Soom raw Tahini…

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Seasoned Tahini sold under the following brand name: Galil Seasoned Tahini, 500g, UPC: 814968020020

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Salmonella

    Tahini sold under the following brand names: Baron's Tahini double pack, 454g, UPC: X000EZ2HCB; Galil whole tahini, 500g, UPC: 814968020037

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    TURKEY HILL Vanilla Bean Premium Ice Cream #501 3 GAL (11.36L) paper carton CONTAINS: MILK Distributed By: Turkey Hill Dairy 2601 River Rd. Conestoga, PA…

    Official wording (English): Package did not contain Vanilla Bean Ice Cream but Cotton Candy Ice Cream, which contains soy lecithin that is not listed on the Vanilla Bean label.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Kwik Trip Granola, Bulk Granola, 09976. Net Wt 20 lbs / 9.1 kg. Manufactured by: Oakhouse Bakery, 2221 Mustang Way, Madison, WI 53718.

    Official wording (English): Bulk Granola may contain undeclared tree nuts (specifically cashew and almond)

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Sprout Creek Farm Kinkead raw cows' milk cheese semi-firm savory brothy. The product is packaged with an orange label.

    Official wording (English): Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Best Taste Brand DRIED BAMBOO SHOOT Mang Non. The product comes in a 12 ounce (340g) uncoded flexible plastic package with UPC: 6 9709 999 40196. Product of…

    Official wording (English): Product contains undeclared sulfites (75 mg per serving).

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Kitchen Cravings Mixed Berry Parfait, Net Wt 8.25 oz (234g) Creamy Parfait Base, Strawberries & Blueberries with Sweetened Granola. Keep Refrigerated. UPC…

    Official wording (English): Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts(specifically almond and cashew).

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Undeclared allergen

    Kitchen Cravings Strawberry Parfait, Net Wt 8.25 oz (234g) Creamy Parfait Base, Strawberries with Sweetened Granola. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 39779-18433.…

    Official wording (English): Kitchen Cravings Strawberry and Mixed Berry Parfaits in an 8.25 oz. cup may contain undeclared traces of tree nuts(specifically almond and cashew).

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Labelling error

    LIGHT & FIT¿ GREEK CRUNCH NONFAT YOGURT & TOPPINGS S MORES FLAVOR, 5 oz Preformed cups with a topper, Refrigeration required between 36F and 45F, UPC 36632…

    Official wording (English): Danone North America is voluntarily recalling Light & Fit¿ Greek Crunch Nonfat Yogurt & Toppings S Mores Flavor because it was discovered that some of the toppers sold on the product contain peanuts and are improperly labeled.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Wegmans Roasted Corn and Bean Salad; 13 oz. Plastic Container, 40 oz. Plastic Container, 4.5 lb. Plastic Bulk Container

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Taste of Inspirations Rotini Salad, Net Wt. 13 oz., Pre-pack Container sold to consumer by retailer, 4 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    ASK Foods Inc. Smokey Mozzarella Pasta Salad, 4 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli and to food service accounts

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    ASK Foods Inc. Rigatoni Casserole, 5 lb. Aluminum Tray Pan sold on Hot Bar at Retailer

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    ASK Foods Inc. Naturally Creative, Roasted Corn and Edamame Salad, 4 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    ASK Foods Inc. Naturally Creative Firecracker Slaw, 3.75 lb. Bulk Container sold from the deli

    Official wording (English): Products recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes or Salmonella.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Listeria

    Salmon packaged in a plastic container; HELLO QUALITY PACIFIC SILVERSIDE SALMON Hello FRESH NET WT. 10oz (283g) with Case Label: keep Frozen (0F or below)…

    Official wording (English): Product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Labelling error

    Baked Macaroni and Cheese, NET WT 12 OZ (340g), CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, Produced By BAKKAVOR USA, 2700 Westinghouse Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273, Phone…

    Official wording (English): Product contains Lobster, Shrimp, and Soy which are not included on the label.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    The Salty Nutty Toffee Bar, brand ALMA, net weight 1.85 oz. UPC on individual bar: 8 58533 00602 8 UPC on master case 0 108585 330060 2 The label is read in…

    Official wording (English): the Salty Nutty Toffee Bar is recalled due to undeclared soy lecithin

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, NoCoast, Kale, Cucumber, Green Apple, Celery, Lemon, Ginger, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Reset, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lemon, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Clean & Clear, Pineapple, Green Apple, Cucumber, Min, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Merc Blend, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Spicy Ginger, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Seasonal Blend, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Beetnik, Orange, Red Beet, Kale, Cucumber, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Spicy Watermelon, Watermelon, Red Beet, Lime, Mint, Green Apple, Jalepeno, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿…

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Other reason

    Luckyberry Cold-Pressed Juice, Mai Tai, Orange Pineapple, 16 FL OZ, Manufactured at Luckyberry Juice Caf¿, Lawrence, KS

    Official wording (English): The firm manufactured and distributed to retailers unpasteurized juice products in violation of 21 CFR 120 Juice HACCP regulations

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Inspired Organic Sunflower Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 863669742526 refrigerate after opening

    Official wording (English): Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Inspired Organic Almond Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 863669742540 refrigerate after opening

    Official wording (English): Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Inspired Organic Tahini Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 863669742564 refrigerate after opening

    Official wording (English): Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 26, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Listeria

    Inspired Organic Peanut Butter 16oz. plastic jar, 6 per case UPC #: 863669742588 refrigerate after opening

    Official wording (English): Product testing returned positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Imperial Taste Fried Red Onion, Cu Hanh Phi; 24 x 8oz. Item #1760, UPC Code: 741861017607; 24 x 12oz. Item #1761, UPC Code: 741861017614; Ingredients: Red…

    Official wording (English): Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi; 24 x 8oz. Item #1763 UPC Code: 741861017638; 24 x 12oz. Item #1762 UPC Code: 741861017621 Ingredient: Garlic, Palm Oil…

    Official wording (English): Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Apricot Chai Tea, 8 oz. Loose. UPC 41427-96317

    Official wording (English): Organic Apricot Chai Loose Tea is being recalled due to potential glass contamination.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Foreign body

    Schwan's Sea Salt Carmel Cashew Ice Cream (#206). Net Wt 56 oz.

    Official wording (English): One date of production of Schwan's Sea Salt Caramel Cashew Ice Cream is being due to potential glass contamination.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    4Patriots Chicken a la King CONTAINS: Wheat, Coconut NET WT. 10.0 oz (284 g)

    Official wording (English): Milk not declared on product label.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Frost Glacier Freeze, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Cool Blue, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Orange, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Melon, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Lemon Lime, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Grape, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade, Fruit Punch, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass III
    Other microbiological risk

    Gatorade Combo (Multipack) 24/600 mL

    Official wording (English): Product is contaminated with mold.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Labelling error

    Feast Mode Flavors Garlic Beer Seasoning, Nt. Wt. 5 oz, plastic bottles

    Official wording (English): Feast Mode Garlic Beer Seasoning is mislabeled as "Gluten Free"

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass II
    Undeclared allergen

    Sebastiano's Naturally Flavored Gourmet Syrups Hazelnut 25.4 fl oz (750 ml)

    Official wording (English): Hazelnuts are not declared in the ingredient statement or in a contains statement.

  • December 19, 2018reportedFDAClass I
    Foreign body

    Baraka Hot Curry Powder packed in 7 OZ Plastic Jar

    Official wording (English): UBC FOOD Distributors initiated a voluntary recall of Baraka Hot and Mild Curry Powder packed in 7 oz. plastic tubs due to high levels of lead found in the products.

Sources: openFDA (U.S. FDA food enforcement reports), CC0 · Health Canada / CFIA Recalls and Safety Alerts, Open Government Licence – Canada · Food Standards Agency food alerts, OGL v3 · RappelConso (DGCCRF), Licence Ouverte 2.0. Shares and counts: Shelfpedia calculations.