18%

Fewer recalls than
Dairy peers

Dollar General — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records

Established Player · Dairy

Data Notice: Recall frequency varies by category and firm size; data is comparative and may not indicate actual brand safety or quality. See Methodology.

As of July 16, 2026, Dollar General has 29 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 27 Jul 2025. Dollar General is categorized under Dairy based on their predominant recall history.

29
Total FDA recalls
9.8
Years in FDA database
3.0
Recalls per year
354 days(1.0 yrs)
Since last recall
3.4%
Class I (life-threatening)
3.0 recalls/yr vs Dairy avg 2.4/yrAbove Average

Recall activity over time for Dollar General

How serious are Dollar General recalls?

FDA recall classifications by severity

Class I (Life-threatening)
3.4% (1 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
93.1% (27 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
3.4% (1 recalls)

Full FDA recall history for Dollar General

All 29 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first

Date Product Reason Class & Status
27 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Clover Valley Instant Coffee, NET WT 8 OZ (227 g), packaged in a glass jar, packed 6 jars per case, UPC: 876941004069, D Potential presence of glass pieces Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Twister Fruit Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.84 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 048500021231 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Milo’s Famous Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475511009 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Minute Maid Tropical Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025000047695 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Clover Valley Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 64 FL OZ (2 QTS) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 070744010085 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls Original Icing, 8 ct., NET WT 12.4 OZ (351g), packaged in a cardboard and aluminum tube, UPC: 0 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Silk Vanilla AlmondMilk, 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025293000995 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003075 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Shamrock Farms Whole Milk, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 028300000896 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025000047732 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Yoplait Original Strawberry Banana Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003136 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Velveeta Slices Sharp Cheddar, 16 ct., NET WT 12 OZ (340g), packaged in plastic/cardboard, UPC: 021000044894 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Shamrock Farms Chocolate Rockin’ Protein Builder Protein Shake, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 02 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice 1) Clover Valley Vitamin D Whole Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002196 2) Clover Valley Vit Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 4 OZ (113g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290010322 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Milo’s Lemonade, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475519005 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Imperial 48% Vegetable Oil Spread Margarine Sticks, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, packaged in a cardboard box, UPC: 01111587 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Clover Valley 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009942 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Checkers Famous Seasoned Fries, NET WT 28 OZ (1 LB 12 OZ) 793g, packaged in a plastic/vinyl bag, UPC: 043301305818 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Clover Valley One Dozen Grade A Eggs Large, 12 ct, packaged in styrofoam, UPC: 077438599024 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Chobani Flip Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt, NET WT. 4.5 OZ (128g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290016652 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice 1) Clover Valley 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002202 2) Clover Valley 2% R Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Clover Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese, NET WT 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic bag, UPC: 071505950428 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice 1) Simply Orange Pulp Free Orange Juice, 46 FL OZ (1.4 QT) 1.36 L, packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 025000136788 2) Si Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
14 Jul 2025Official FDA Notice Milo’s Extra Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475931982 Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer Class IITerminated
1 Mar 2023Official FDA Notice DG Health brand Sugar Free Daily Fiber in 10 oz. plastic containers (UPC: 860005934294). Product is missing warning declaration that it contains phenylalanine. Class IIITerminated
10 Oct 2019Official FDA Notice Sweet Smiles brand Select Dark Chocolate with Orange Peel Bar in 3.5 oz. foil wrapper packaging. Possible undeclared milk allergen in product. Class IITerminated
4 Jan 2018Official FDA Notice Clover Valley¿ Iced Oatmeal Cookies NET WT 12 OZ (340 g) CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY. DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC 100 MISSIO The firm received Ice Oatmeal Cookies that actually contain Coconut Macaroon Cookies. Product is being recalled due to mislabeling. Product contains Class ITerminated
22 Sep 2016Official FDA Notice Cookies Bergen, Soft Baked Chocolate Brownie Cookies, NET WEIGHT: 4.44 OZ (126g), Produced by P.W. Sponmet Sp.l., Poland Mold found in cookie product Class IITerminated

Where have Dollar General recalls occurred?

States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions

Nationwide

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