How many FDA food recalls come from Massachusetts?

938 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Massachusetts, which ranks it 13 among the states and territories. 188 are Class I.

Does this mean the food was sold in Massachusetts?

No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in Massachusetts frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in Massachusetts is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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Food recalls from Massachusetts firms

938 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Massachusetts, ranking it 13 among states and territories. 188 are Class I. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Records of 29,386: 938
Share of all recalls: 3.2%
Class I of 938: 188
Reported between: 2012 to 2026

What this page counts

The state on an FDA recall record is the address of the recalling firm. It is not where the product was sold: a firm in Massachusetts frequently distributes nationally, and food bought in Massachusetts is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record below carries its own distribution pattern.

Who regulates food in Massachusetts

State agency: Department of Public Health Food Protection Program
State food code: Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments

This agency regulates retail and food-service establishments in the state. Most of the firms below are manufacturers, whose recalls are federal actions under FDA jurisdiction, so the agency named here did not issue them. FDA, retail and food service codes by state, read 2026-09-15.

Who got ill

The CDC recorded 172 foodborne outbreaks in Massachusetts between 2012 and 2023, with 2,570 reported illnesses, 139 hospitalisations and 2 deaths. That is 1.9% of the 9,038 foodborne outbreaks in the dataset, and 0.8 in every thousand of those reported ill died.

The cause recorded most often was Salmonella enterica, in 45 of the 149 outbreaks where a cause was recorded at all.

The setting recorded most often was a sit-down restaurant, in 48 of the 139 where a setting was named.

Outbreaks: 172
Reported illnesses: 2,570
Hospitalised: 139
Deaths: 2

Foodborne outbreaks reported to CDC, National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) for 2012 to 2023, read 2026-09-15. An outbreak is two or more illnesses traced to a common food, so this counts people rather than product, and it does not cover the recall years after 2023.

What is different about Massachusetts

By product, Massachusetts is weighted toward milk and dairy: 24.6% of the records here against 16.9% across the corpus.

Recalls in Massachusetts skew less severe than the corpus: 20% are Class I against 44% nationally.

A recall in Massachusetts stays open a median of 91 days between the report and termination, against 215 days for the corpus as a whole. Termination follows the firm accounting for every unit of the affected lot.

These recalls stay local: 7.1% state nationwide distribution, against 20.7% across the corpus.

The volume is falling: 44 records in the three years to 2025, against 439 in the four before them. 2026 is excluded because the agency reports an enforcement action months after a firm begins a recall, so the most recent year is always incomplete.

What Massachusetts firms recalled for

A single recall can name more than one hazard, so these counts overlap and do not sum to 938.

By year

Counts are by the date the FDA reported the enforcement action. That date runs behind the date a firm started a recall, so the most recent year is always partial.

Year	Recalls reported
2012	40
2013	15
2014	49
2015	33
2016	135
2017	134
2018	43
2019	352
2020	39
2021	6
2022	42
2023	23
2024	11
2025	10
2026	6

Firms with the most records

A firm appears here because it reported recalls, which is what a working recall procedure produces. A high count frequently reflects a single event split across many product codes rather than many separate failures.

Most recently reported

The 60 most recent of 938 records. Every record has its own page and is reachable from its year, state and firm.
Reported	Product	Firm	Reason	Class
2026-08-12	Flexible food pouch (3-layer foil, spouted, #CP6088), manufactured for packaging Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry, 4 oz food puree, UPC 815367010780.	CHEER PACK	Flexible food pouch may release thin plastic strips into food.	Class II
2026-07-15	Trafa Pharmaceuticals Inc. brand ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF POWDER; NET WEIGHT: 15 KGS; packaged in brown paper bags with a white label	Trafa Pharmaceutical Inc.	Potential contamination with Salmonella	Class I
2026-06-17	Individual Unit Label (both lid and front of cup): Whole Foods Market Kitchens Minestrone Soup, VEGETARIAN NET WT 24 OZ (1 Lb 8OZ) 680g. Case Label: Whole Foods Global Minestrone Soup 702505, KEEP REFRIGERATED, Distributed by Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703. Eight (8)/ 24 oz. Cups (Net Wt. 12 LBS)/case.	Kettle Cuisine, LLC	Contains undeclared allergen (shrimp).	Class I
2026-03-04	Wellsley Farms Farm- Raised Atlantic Salmon Net WT. 32 oz. (2 lbs.) 907 g	SLADE GORTON & CO., INC.	Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes	Class II
2026-02-04	HIGHER HARVEST by H-E-B brand; Dairy Free Coconut Based YOGURT; STRAWBERRY; YOGURT ALTERNATIVE; NET WT 5.3 OZ; INGREDIENTS: COCONUT MILK (WATER, COCONUT CREAM, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH), STRAWBERRIES, CANE SUGAR, WATER, STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, FRUITS AND VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR) LOCUST BEAN GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES, VITAMIN B12; CONTAINS: COCONUT	Plant Based Innovations, LLC	Contains undeclared Almonds	Class II
2026-01-21	Healthy Truth brand Moringa Powder; 5lb and 20lb	Organic Living Superfoods Llc	Products may be contaminated with Salmonella Richmond.	Class I
2025-12-17	Stuffed Foods brand Cacio e Pepe Arancini; KEEP FROZEN; For institutional use only; Ready-to-cook; Cook to internal temp. of 165oF; Case pack: 3/3 lbs; Net Weight: 9lbs; UPC 00819985020787	Stuffed Foods LLC	Undeclared Soy Protein Concentrate	Class I
2025-11-26	Rockport Lobser Bisque; packed in 2x8lb pouches and in 4x4b pouches	Plenus Group Inc.	Products contain undeclared shrimp (crustacean shellfish)	Class I
2025-09-10	Hans Kissle Red Bliss Potato Salad	Hans Kissle Company, LLC	Contains undeclared wheat. The top label identifies the product as potato salad, but the unit contains pasta salad.	Class II
2025-09-03	Carton Label: "Friendly's Vanilla Bean"; 48 fl. oz. Lid Label: "Friendly's Cookies and Cream" Product in carton is Cookies and Cream.	DFA Dairy Brands, LLC	Product contains undeclared wheat and soy.	Class II
2025-07-16	Daniele brand First Cold Press EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL; NET 101.4 FL. OZ. (3 QT. 5.4 FL. OZ.) 3L; IMPORTED; Distributed by: dfs international ltd Springfield, ma 01104; INGREDIENTS: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL; Product contains select high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the countries: I=Italy, E=Spain, GR=Greece; TN=Tunisia; UPC: 036821110116	D.F.S. International, Ltd.	Product is likely Canola Oil, not Extra Virgin Olive Oil	Class III
2025-06-25	Big Y various sandwiches made to order at deli counter (Subs (small, large, supersub), wrap, panini, grinders); UPC Codes: 22172700000, 22178100000, 22247700000, 22314200000, 22314300000, 22314400000, 22314500000, 22314600000, 22314700000, 22314800000, 22314900000, 22315000000, 22315100000, 22315200000, 22315300000, 22315400000, 22315500000, 22315600000, 22315700000, 22315800000, 22315900000, 22316000000, 22316100000, 22316200000, 22316300000, 22316400000, 22316500000, 22316600000, 22317500000, 22317600000, 22317800000, 22318000000, 22318200000, 22318300000, 22318500000, 22318600000, 22318700000, 22320000000, 22320500000, 22321300000, 22321400000, 22321500000, 22321600000, 22321700000, 22331200000, 22335900000, 22336000000, 22336100000, 22336200000, 22336300000, 22336400000, 22336500000, 22336600000, 22336700000, 22337400000, 22358500000, 22358600000, 22361700000, 22361800000, 22366400000, 22659200000, 22659300000, 22682600000, 22682700000, 22902300000, 22902400000, 22923000000, 22976300000, 22979500000, 22994500000	Big Y Supermarkets	Contains cucumber contaminated with Salmonella recalled by Bedner Growers Inc.	Class I
2025-05-28	Zeke's Daddy's Granola; INGREDIENTS: Whole grain rolled oats, maple syrup, expeller pressed canola oil, coconut, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, salt, natural flavor; Contains coconut; Manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, sesame, and milk; 30 LBS; ACAI GUYS	BBF Massachusetts LLC	Product contains undeclared almond and cashew.	Class I
2025-05-07	Outer carton labeled: "Cookie Butter Banana Pie" Inner carton labeled: "Tropical Key Lime Pie" Product contained inside: "Cookie Butter Banana Pie" NET WT. 11 LB 2.8 OZ (5.06 kg) GROSS WT: 12.96 LB (5.88 kg)	Dianne's Fine Desserts	Contains undeclared allergens (almonds).	Class II
2025-03-19	Little Leaf Farms brand Southwest Salad Kit; 7.5 oz, clear plastic clamshell; UPC: 857394006220	LITTLE LEAF FARMS LLC	Product may contain incorrect salad dressing, resulting in fish and wheat being undeclared.	Class I
2025-01-01	ZOE brand Daily 30+ Prebiotic blend; Dietary Supplement; 500g resealable pouch	Zoe US, Inc.	Product may contain foreign objects: small metal pieces and/or stones	Class II
2024-12-11	Member's Mark brand Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; 32 oz (907 g) Plastic Container with UPC# 193968044268	Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.	Potential presence of foreign objects.	Class II
2024-12-04	Curio Spice Co. brand Grains of Paradise (Korerima) - Jar 1.25 oz net wt. UPC: 672975171032	Curio Spice Co.	Product may be contaminated with mold.	Class II
2024-12-04	Hannaford brand seafood salad; Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g); INGREDIENTS: SEAFOOD BLEND (FISH PROTEIN [ALASKA POLLOCK AND/OR PACIFIC WHITING], WATER, WHEAT STARCH, SUGAR, SORBITOL, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CRAB FLAVORS [SWIMMING CRAB, SNOW CRAB], MIRIN WINE [SAKE, SUGAR, SALT, WATER, YEAST EXTRACT], EGG WHITES, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, CARMINE, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN, COLOR ADDED), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLK, VINEGAR, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR), CELERY, WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NISIN, CITRIC ACID.; CONTAINS: EGGS, WHEAT, ALASKA POLLOCK, PACIFIC WHITING, SWIMMING CRAB, SNOW CRAB; DISTRIBUTED BY: HANNAFORD BROS. CO., LLC; UPC: 0 41268 25161 2	R. Walters Foods, Limited Liability Corporation	Product contains undeclared hydrolyzed soy protein.	Class II
2024-10-30	Lactaid Lactose Reduced milk 1. 96 oz Lactaid Whole Milk 2. 96 oz Lactaid 2% Milk 3. 96oz Lactaid 1% Milk 4. 96oz Lactaid Fat Free Milk (1607) 5. 96oz Lactaid 2% Calcium Enriched Milk (15567)	HP Hood LLC	Milk may contain undeclared almond from almond milk	Class I
2024-10-23	Flavor#115 Electrolytes, Net Contents 3.78L, #740-0115, GTIN barcode 00850010449043. Product is packaged as a Bag In Box (BIB) single unit for use in Bevi Smart Water Cooler machines dispensing flavored waters.	Hydration Labs Inc. dba Bevi	Product is labeled as electrolytes but is actually caffeine	Class II
2024-08-21	Pariva Marinated Labneh Bites Rosemary Garlic; NET WT 8 OZ (225g); INGREDIENTS: YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK & CREAM, SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT AND PECTIN), SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ROSEMARY SPICES; CONTAINS: MILK, Distributed by, Mayur, LLC, 196 Quincy St., Dorchester, MA 02121; KEEP REFRIGERATED; UPC 647297431201; Packaged in glass jars with metal or plastic lids	Pariva LLC	Product may be contaminated with mold.	Class II
2024-08-21	Pariva Marinated Labneh Bites Za'atar; NET WT 8 OZ (225g); INGREDIENTS: YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK & CREAM, SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT AND PECTIN), SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SESAME SEEDS, SPICES; CONTAINS: MILK, SESAME; Distributed by, Mayur, LLC, 196 Quincy St., Dorchester, MA 02121; KEEP REFRIGERATED; UPC 647297431201; Packaged in glass jars with metal or plastic lids	Pariva LLC	Product may be contaminated with mold.	Class II
2024-08-21	Pariva Marinated Labneh Bites Mild Tandoori; NET WT 8 OZ (225g); INGREDIENTS: YOGURT (CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A MILK & CREAM, SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT AND PECTIN), SUNFLOWER OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SPICES; CONTAINS: MILK, Distributed by, Mayur, LLC, 196 Quincy St., Dorchester, MA 02121; KEEP REFRIGERATED; UPC 647297431201; Packaged in glass jars with metal or plastic lids	Pariva LLC	Product may be contaminated with mold.	Class II
2024-02-21	MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA SALAD	Hans Kissle Company, LLC	contains undeclared soy and egg	Class I
2024-01-24	Natures Wonder Premium Bean Sprouts	Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc.	Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I
2024-01-10	Wegmans Seafood Medley, 1lb.	Raw Seafoods Inc.	May contain plastic foreign object	Class II
2023-12-27	Frozen, Lightly Seasoned Salmon Burgers, 28x6oz., 10.5 lbs cases	Raw Seafoods Inc.	Contains undeclared sesame seeds and milk	Class I
2023-12-20	Hungry Root Marinara Sauce; 10.5 oz Plastic Cup; UPC 81006252077	BC Gourmet USA, Inc.	Product contains yeast and mold.	Class II
2023-12-20	Sienna Bakery Chocolate Decadent Brownies (Tray)	Dianne's Fine Desserts	Contains undeclared peanuts.	Class II
2023-12-20	Hungry Root Creamy Vodka Sauce; 10.5 oz Plastic Cup; UPC 810062520787	BC Gourmet USA, Inc.	Product contains yeast and mold.	Class II
2023-12-13	Hans Kissle Potato Salad White Homestyle, 10 lb. bulk case, UPC Codes: 00036217701003	Hans Kissle Company, LLC	Undeclared egg and soy	Class II
2023-12-06	Bisousweet Confections Chocolate Whoopie Pies	Bisousweet Confections	Chocolate Whoopie pie packages contain Raspberry Whoopie pies	Class III
2023-07-26	1/2 gallon CN Smith brand Apple Cider; 1/2 gallon and 16 oz. Wilson Farms brand Apple Cider; 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, and 16 oz. Carlson Orchards brand Apple Cider - all packaged in HDPE bottles and shipped in corrugated closed boxes.	Bevovations, LLC	Product contains high levels of patulin (above 50ppb).	Class II
2023-07-19	Tampico brand Mango Punch; LESS THAN 1% JUICE; 1 GAL (3.78 L); INGREDIENTS: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 2% OF MANGO JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, ORANGE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, TANGERINE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), EDTA (TO HELP PROTECT FLAVOR), SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, NEOTAME, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, YELLOW 6, CORN OIL, XANTHAN GUM.	Garelick Farms LLC	Product contains undeclared Yellow 5.	Class II
2023-07-12	Cricket Creek Farm brand Berkshire Bloom Cheese	Cricket Creek Farm LLC	Products were not properly pasteurized.	Class II
2023-07-12	Cricket Creek Farm brand Tobasi cheese	Cricket Creek Farm LLC	Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class II
2023-07-12	Cricket Creek Farm brand Sophelise cheese	Cricket Creek Farm LLC	Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I
2023-07-12	Cricket Creek Farm brand Feta Cheese	Cricket Creek Farm LLC	Products were not properly pasteurized.	Class II
2023-06-28	enterade Advanced Oncology Formula; Original Vanilla Flavor; Medical Food; Helps manage and maintain GI function; 8 FL OZ (237 mL); Recommended Use: Use as directed by your doctor, enterade is a medical food for patients under the supervision of a physician; Refrigerate after opening; Ingredients: Water, amino acid blend (L-Valine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Serine, L-Threonine, L-Tyrosine), natural flavor, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, stevia leaf extract; Manufactured in the USA for: Entrisnic Bioscience LLC	ENTRINSIC HEALTH SOLUTION INC	Potential for the product to develop mold and spoil.	Class II
2023-06-14	simply to go Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits, 8.53oz, UPC 477088125794; packaged in plastic cups	Sodexo Operations, LLC	Product contains undeclared soy lecithin and brown sugar syrup.	Class II
2023-06-14	simply to go Blueberry Yogurt Parfaits, 8.53oz, UPC 477088156552 and 477088150550; packaged in plastic cups	Sodexo Operations, LLC	Product contains undeclared soy lecithin and brown sugar syrup.	Class II
2023-06-07	Nature's Wonder Premium Soybean Sprouts 12oz bag (UPC: 815098001347)	Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc.	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I
2023-06-07	a.) BEAN SPROUTS, 10 LBS, PRODUCT OF USA; CHANG FARM; SO.DEERFIELD, MA; KEEP REFRIGERATED; package in plastic bags b.) Nature's Wonder brand Premium BEAN SPROUTS; ALL NATURAL AND READY TO COOK; NET WT 12 oz (340 g); REFRIGERATE	Chang & Son Enterprises, Inc.	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.	Class I
2023-05-10	Scarpetta brand Pink Pesto Pasta Sauce; INGREDIENTS: Tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid), Cream, Onions, Olive Oil, Basil, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Citric Acid.; CONTAINS: MILK.; BC Gourmet USA, Inc., Lynn, MA;	BC Gourmet USA, Inc.	Product contains undeclared pine nuts.	Class I
2023-04-26	Natural Pak brand Bacon Glaze is packaged in 22.9oz (649g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Demerara sugar, honey granules, brown sugar, maple sugar, paprika, spices (black pepper, cinnamon, allspice, clove, natural flavors (maple, honey, cinnamon, clove), parsley.	Victoria Gourmet, Inc.	Package actually contains "Coffee Chili Rub" resulting in sea salt, ancho chile, espresso beans, mustard, coriander, ginger, oregano, chipotle chile being undeclared on the label	Class III
2023-04-26	Natural Pak brand Coffee Chili Rub is packaged in 22oz (624g), white, cylindrical, plastic containers; Ingredients: Sea salt, ancho chile, brown sugar, espresso beans, hot smoked paprika, mustard, black pepper, coriander, ginger, oregano, chipotle chile, paprika. Contains: mustard	Victoria Gourmet, Inc.	Package contains "Bacon Glaze" resulting in: demerara sugar, honey granules, maple sugar, cinnamon, all spice, clove, parsley being undeclared on the label	Class III
2023-03-22	Celestial Seasonings Mandarin Orange Spice Herbal Tea in K-cup pods; packed 24 to a box	KEURIG DR PEPPER	Product contains black tea, resulting in caffeine being undeclared.	Class II
2023-03-15	Given Imaging SmartBar Cereal Bar; Net Weight 2.53 oz (72 g); Ingredients: glucose syrup, soy crisps, oats, pea protein, puffed wheat (wheat, sugar), concentrated pineapple juice, fructose, dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), dried apples, brown sugar, invert sugar, glycerin, honey, potassium sorbate (preservative), flavors. Contains: wheat gluten, soybeans. May contain tree nuts and sesame. SmartPill SmartBar 5-pack Manufactured for: Given Imaging 15 Hampshire St. Mansfield, MA Product of Israel	Given Imaging Ltd.	Cereal bar may be contaminated with tobacco beetles.	Class II
2023-03-01	Gordon Choice Cranberry Orange Flavored Nut muffin batter; 8lbs; packaged in pails	BAKE'N JOY FOODS, INC.	Product contains undeclared soy lecithin.	Class II
2022-12-14	Boston Baking Mini Crumb Cake - individually wrapped - 3 oz. Storage Instructions: 10 months frozen, 7 days ambient (Boston Baking case label); Sell-by 5 days after packed-on date (Whole Foods final packaging) - product is distributed frozen	Boston Baking Inc.	undeclared pecans (treenuts)	Class I
2022-11-09	Food Club Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz; Hannaford Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz; Hood Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz and 24 oz; Market Basket Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz; Penn Maid Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz;	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Fat Free Cottage Cheese with Pineapple, 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Cottage Cheese with Pineapple & Cherry, 16 oz; Penn Maid Cottage Cheese with Pineapple & Cherry, 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Cottage Cheese with Blueberries, 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Lactaid Cottage Cheese, 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Lowfat Cottage Cheese, 16 oz and 24 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Cottage Cheese with Strawberries; 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hood Everything Bagel Cottage Cheese, 16 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II
2022-11-09	Hannaford Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 16 oz and 24 oz; Hood Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; Market Basket Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 16 oz and 24 oz; Weis Fat Free Cottage Cheese, 24 oz	HP Hood LLC	Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).	Class II

Questions

How many FDA food recalls come from Massachusetts?: 938 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Massachusetts, which ranks it 13 among the states and territories. 188 are Class I.
Does this mean the food was sold in Massachusetts?: No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in Massachusetts frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in Massachusetts is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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