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Recall totals

All FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace, June 2012 to September 2026.

37,204
Total recall recordsAll FDA and USDA recalls in Public Health Trace
9,841
Class I recallsReasonable probability of serious health consequences
24,366
Class II recallsTemporary or medically reversible health consequences
2,892
Class III recallsNot likely to cause adverse health consequences

Quick insights

A snapshot of the most notable patterns across all recorded FDA and USDA recalls.

Most recalled product100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count, 600mg, packaged in 150cc Amber Glass Packer with White Polypropylene Cap. 53 recalls
Most common hazardLack of Assurance of Sterility 2,073 recalls
Most affected stateHawaii 200 recalls mention this state

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Recalls announced by month (Year to date)

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Source: FDA and USDA public dataLast updated

Summary (Year to date)

  • 1,714 recalls have been announced year to date.
  • Sep 2026 was 3% higher than the previous complete period (Aug 2026: 182).
  • The highest complete period was Jun 2026 (297).
Recalls by class

A bar chart of the total number of recalls in this dataset by recall class.

Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,366
Class I9,841
Class III2,892
Not Yet Classified2
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Recalls by class
ClassRecalls
Class II24,366
Class I9,841
Class III2,892
Not Yet Classified2

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass II

Aurora Products, Inc.

Product
Dark Chocolate Coffee beans packaged in Bulk 4 oz. Plasti…
Reason
Product contains undeclared milk
Published
November 22, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass II

Aurora Products, Inc.

Product
Dark Chocolate Cranberries packaged in: Bulk 3.5 oz. Pl…
Reason
Product contains undeclared milk
Published
November 22, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass II

Aurora Products, Inc.

Product
Aurora Brand Dark Chocolate Cherries packaged in: 8.5 oz.…
Reason
Product contains undeclared milk
Published
November 22, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass II

Aurora Products, Inc.

Product
Dark Chocolate Almonds packaged in: 4 oz. Plastic Pouch,…
Reason
Product contains undeclared milk
Published
November 22, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass III

Doan's Pain Relieving Cream with 4% Lidocaine Plus Menthol, (lidocaine 4%, menthol 1%), Net Wt. 2.75 oz. (77.3 g) Tube, Distributed by: Ducere Pharma, LLC New Hope, PA 18938 USA --- UPC 849648000023

by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.

Reason
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date; lot number on the secondary packaging doesnt match the lot number printed on the bottle
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall Terminated Historical recordClass II

Betadine Solution Swabstick Povidone-Iodine Solution USP, 10% Dist.by: Purdue Products LP. Stamford, CT 06901-3431 NDC 67618-153-01

by Purdue Pharma, LP

Reason
Subpotent Drug: The laminate used to make the pouches was reversed such that the aluminum layer was in contact with the product causing an exothermic reaction between the free iodine and the aluminum.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
Nationwide

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass II

21ST CENTURY SNACK FOODS

Product
21st CENTURY SNACK FOODS DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS Roasted Almo…
Reason
Product contains undeclared milk.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
Multiple states

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Variety Pack Organic, Pre-cooked just heat & serve, 12/16oz…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Sundried Tomato Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Basil Garlic Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Traditional Polenta, San Gennaro brand, Pre-cooked Ready to…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
White Polenta, San Gennaro brand, 12/16oz packages, UPC# 7-6…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Red & Black Quinoa Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, P…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Green Chili Cilantro Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand,…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Sundried Tomato Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Mushroom and Onion Organic Polenta, Frieda's brand, Pre-cook…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Basil Garlic Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-coo…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Traditional Organic Polenta, Ancient Harvest brand, Pre-cook…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Italian Herb Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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FDA Recall United States Terminated Historical recordClass III

San Gennaro Foods, Inc

Product
Original Polenta, Melissa's brand, Shelf stable, 12/16 oz pa…
Reason
Date coding ink was being printed directly on the food contact surface of packaging, allowing the ink to be in direct contact with the product. The ink is not approved for food use.
Published
November 15, 2017
Distribution
CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, ME, MI, NJ,…

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