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
1,298 recalls1,071 Class I44 active
Undeclared Allergens
Recalls for allergens not listed on the product label
1,273 recalls409 Class I46 active
Salmonella Contamination
Recalls due to Salmonella bacteria contamination
596 recalls460 Class I16 active
Foreign Material
Recalls for physical contamination (metal, glass, plastic)
288 recalls2 Class I13 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 recalls58 Class I4 active
Insanitary Conditions
Recalls due to unsanitary manufacturing or processing conditions
44 recalls4 Class I3 active