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Microbial contamination Food Recalls (US)
43 of the 100 most recent U.S. Food & Drug Administration food recalls (2026-05-27 to 2026-06-17) were issued for microbial contamination. Below is the full list, each linking to the official FDA record.
How many US food recalls have been issued for microbial contamination?
43 of the 100 most recent US Food & Drug Administration food recalls (2026-05-27 to 2026-06-17) were issued for microbial contamination, of which 28 were Class I — the FDA's most serious category. The most recent was Total Nutrition Inc's product on Jun 17, 2026. Source: openFDA Food Enforcement Reports (U.S. public domain).
Microbial contamination food recalls, explained
A microbial contamination recall is a U.S. Food & Drug Administration enforcement action removing a food product from the market because of a microbial contamination problem that can put consumers at risk. The FDA assigns each recall a class from Class I (most serious) to Class III. This page lists every one of the 43 recent FDA recalls in this category, drawn from the 100 most recent FDA food enforcement recalls (2026-05-27 to 2026-06-17).
What to do about a microbial contamination recall
- Do not eat any product listed below if its lot matches the FDA record.
- Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away.
- Check the linked FDA record for the exact affected lot codes and UPCs.
- If you feel unwell after eating it, contact your doctor; in an emergency call 911.
All 43 FDA recalls for microbial contamination
Microbial contamination food recalls — frequently asked questions
What should I do if a product is recalled for microbial contamination?
Do not eat the product — return it to the store you bought it from for a refund, or throw it away. Check the linked FDA record for the exact product description, lot codes and UPCs affected. If you have eaten it and feel unwell, contact your doctor; in an emergency call 911.
Why is microbial contamination a reason for recall?
Microbial contamination is a food-safety or labeling problem the FDA acts on because it can put consumers at risk — which is why the agency publishes an enforcement report and the firm removes the affected product from the market. 28 of the 43 recalls in this category were Class I, the FDA's most serious classification.
How many US microbial contamination recalls were there?
43 of the 100 most recent FDA food enforcement recalls (2026-05-27 to 2026-06-17) were for microbial contamination. The full list is shown on this page, each linking to the official FDA record with the authoritative lot detail.
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Methodology & source
Recalls shown are every FDA food enforcement record whose normalised reason category is Microbial contamination, among the 100 most recent FDA recalls (2026-05-27 to 2026-06-17). This is neutral factual reporting of official safety actions — always check the linked FDA record for the authoritative lot details and current status.
Source: openFDA — Food Enforcement Reports (U.S. FDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-27. Licensed under the U.S. Government public domain. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.