Salmonella Food Recalls
What Is a Salmonella Recall?
A Salmonella recall occurs when a food product tests positive for Salmonella — a group of bacteria that cause salmonellosis, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the United States. The CDC estimates Salmonella causes approximately 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the US every year.
Salmonella recalls are among the most frequent Class I recalls issued by the FDA, affecting a wide range of food categories from produce and dairy to snacks and spices.
Why Salmonella Recalls Are Serious
The FDA classifies most Salmonella recalls as Class I — the highest severity level — meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps appearing 6 hours to 6 days after infection and lasting 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment but severe cases require hospitalization. Infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals are at highest risk.
Foods Most Commonly Affected
- Raw poultry and meat
- Eggs and egg products
- Raw fruits and vegetables
- Nut butters and tree nuts
- Spices and seasonings
- Sprouts
- Processed snack foods
- Pet food and treats
Common Causes of Salmonella Recalls
- Animal reservoir contamination — Salmonella naturally present in the intestines of animals entering the food supply
- Environmental contamination — Salmonella in processing facility environments
- Cross-contamination — contact between raw and ready-to-eat foods
- Inadequate heat treatment — insufficient cooking or pasteurization
- Contaminated irrigation water — particularly affecting fresh produce
Salmonella Recalls in Our Database
FoodRecallFinder.com tracks 198 brands where Salmonella is the predominant contamination type in their FDA recall history. Salmonella is the third most common contamination type in our database.
To view the full recall history for any brand including Salmonella events use the search bar on our homepage or browse all brands A-Z.
What to Do If Your Product Is Recalled
- Stop using the product immediately
- Do not consume it — Salmonella cannot be detected by sight or smell
- Discard or return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling the recalled product
- Clean and sanitize any surfaces that contacted the product
- Watch for symptoms and seek medical attention if they appear
- Report illness to the FDA at FDA.gov
Data Source
All recall data on FoodRecallFinder.com is sourced from the FDA Recall Enterprise System via the openFDA Food Enforcement API. Data is updated weekly. FoodRecallFinder.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
For the complete list of Salmonella recalls visit FDA.gov directly.