Review recent FDA and USDA FSIS recall records, compare product names and package codes, and open the official notice before taking action.
FDA 100 records plus the latest 100 USDA FSIS records were reviewed for matching fields.
Lot, batch, code, production, or best-by information appeared far more often than UPC.
Distribution or state information appeared often enough to use as a second check.
UPC is useful when available, but not reliable enough to be the only promise.
Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: The recalled product was distributed to the following states: MD, VA
Official noticeReason: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: MD, VA, NY
Official noticeReason: Undeclared Soy. The firm received complaints of sausage in the burritos. Upon review the firm discovered the sausage contains soy which is not listed on the label.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, VA & WV.
Official noticeReason: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: MD, VA, NY
Official noticeReason: Possible Salmonella in Moringa Leaf Powder product.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: Distributed to Nevada for further distribution.
Official noticeReason: Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Risk class: Class I
Distribution: MD, VA, NY
Official noticeReason: Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
Risk class: High - Class I
Distribution: Nationwide
Official noticeReason: Import Violation
Risk class: High - Class I
Distribution: California
Official noticeReason: Product Contamination
Risk class: Public Health Alert
Distribution: Nationwide
Official noticeReason: Product Contamination
Risk class: High - Class I
Distribution: Nationwide
Official noticeReason: Import Violation
Risk class: High - Class I
Distribution: Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Ohio Wisconsin
Official noticeReason: Import Violation
Risk class: High - Class I
Distribution: Florida Texas
Official noticeStart with the exact brand, product name, package size, and product form.
Check the lot code, batch code, fresh-through date, best-by date, or production date.
Compare your state or distribution area with the official record when it is listed.
Open the FDA or USDA FSIS notice before discarding, returning, serving, or selling a product.