Why Foods Get Recalled
The FDA issues food recalls for contamination, undeclared allergens, foreign material, and labeling violations. Browse recalls by reason to see which hazards affect which brands and products.
Listeria Contamination
Recalls due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination
1,287 recalls1,063 Class I32 active
Undeclared Allergens
Recalls for allergens not listed on the product label
1,268 recalls404 Class I47 active
Salmonella Contamination
Recalls due to Salmonella bacteria contamination
606 recalls470 Class I28 active
Foreign Material
Recalls for physical contamination (metal, glass, plastic)
295 recalls2 Class I19 active
Mislabeling & Labeling Errors
Recalls for incorrect, misleading, or missing label information
141 recalls32 Class I2 active
E. Coli Contamination
Recalls due to E. coli bacteria contamination
84 recalls59 Class I2 active
Insanitary Conditions
Recalls due to unsanitary manufacturing or processing conditions
43 recalls4 Class I1 active
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