How many FDA food recalls come from Pennsylvania?

956 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Pennsylvania, which ranks it 12 among the states and territories. 286 are Class I.

Does this mean the food was sold in Pennsylvania?

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

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Food recalls from Pennsylvania firms

956 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Pennsylvania, ranking it 12 among states and territories. 286 are Class I. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Records of 29,386: 956
Share of all recalls: 3.3%
Class I of 956: 286
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 Pennsylvania frequently distributes nationally, and food bought in Pennsylvania is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record below carries its own distribution pattern.

Who regulates food in Pennsylvania

State agency: Department of Agriculture Bureau of Food Safety & Laboratory Services
State food code: Food Code

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 153 foodborne outbreaks in Pennsylvania between 2012 and 2023, with 2,686 reported illnesses, 205 hospitalisations and 3 deaths. That is 1.7% of the 9,038 foodborne outbreaks in the dataset, and 1.1 in every thousand of those reported ill died.

The cause recorded most often was Salmonella enterica, in 34 of the 128 outbreaks where a cause was recorded at all.

The setting recorded most often was a sit-down restaurant, in 49 of the 131 where a setting was named.

Outbreaks: 153
Reported illnesses: 2,686
Hospitalised: 205
Deaths: 3

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 Pennsylvania

The hazard that separates Pennsylvania from the national picture is salmonella: 21.2% of these records name it, against 12.4% of all FDA food recalls.

By product, Pennsylvania is weighted toward milk and dairy: 32.9% of the records here against 16.9% across the corpus.

Recalls in Pennsylvania skew less severe than the corpus: 29.9% are Class I against 44% nationally.

A recall in Pennsylvania stays open a median of 303 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.

The volume is falling: 83 records in the three years to 2025, against 166 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 Pennsylvania firms recalled for

A single recall can name more than one hazard, so these counts overlap and do not sum to 956.

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	71
2013	106
2014	17
2015	138
2016	105
2017	188
2018	48
2019	24
2020	70
2021	17
2022	55
2023	21
2024	21
2025	41
2026	34

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 956 records. Every record has its own page and is reachable from its year, state and firm.
Reported	Product	Firm	Reason	Class
2026-08-19	Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, 3.17oz, Plastic Pouches, 10 Packages per case.	Bazzini LLC	Undeclared peanuts	Class I
2026-08-05	DQ Chocolate Reduced Fat Ice Cream Mix, 5 GAL (18.9L). Keep refrigerated.	Galliker Dairy Co, Inc.	Foreign material found in product (identified as metal shavings)	Class II
2026-07-15	Wise Onion Rings, 3.75 oz, metalized film in cardboard cartons, 14 bags per case,	Wise Foods Inc	The product contains undeclared Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1, and unapproved Red 3.	Class II
2026-07-15	Vanilla Dessert Shells (Giant), 6 dessert shells/1 package, 1 dessert shell is approximately 23.67 grams. 1package is 142 grams. 1 package has 1 plastic tray which holds 6 desserts shells. Plastic is wrapped around 1 tray. 24 packs/Case. Frozen	Specialty Bakers, LLC	Undeclared Allergen (Soy)	Class II
2026-07-01	1.5oz, 2oz Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips , Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	2.0 oz Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	1.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	6/11oz No Salt Sunflower Seeds	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-07-01	25# Sunflower Seeds C/S	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-07-01	2.0 oz Dirty Maui Onion Chip, Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	1.5oz, 8.0oz , Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	5# Sunflower Seeds C/S	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-07-01	8/9.5oz Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-07-01	2.5oz , 8oz , Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.	Utz Quality Foods, LLC	Potential presence of Salmonella.	Class I
2026-07-01	5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-07-01	6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted	George J Howe Company, Inc.	The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.	Class I
2026-06-24	Nutrisystem, Chocolate Cheesecake, 2 oz (57g) packages, Flow Wrapped, 48 units per case, Keep frozen	Nutrisystem Inc	Undeclared Allergen (Soy)	Class II
2026-06-03	Wawa Diet Iced Tea Lemon Pint (16oz),Plastic bottle	Wawa Beverage Company	Undeclared Milk Allergen,	Class I
2026-06-03	Wawa Diet Lemonade Pint (16oz), Plastic bottle	Wawa Beverage Company	Undeclared Milk Allergen,	Class I
2026-06-03	Wawa Iced Tea Lemon 16 oz Pint, Plastic bottle	Wawa Beverage Company	Undeclared Milk Allergen,	Class I
2026-06-03	Wawa Fruit Punch Pint (16oz), Plastic bottle	Wawa Beverage Company	Undeclared Milk Allergen,	Class I
2026-03-25	Wawa Reduced Fat Milk 2% 16 oz (Pint)	Wawa Beverage Company	Foreign plastic material discovered on fill line.	Class II
2026-03-25	Wawa Double Dutch Chocolate Milk ,16 oz (Pint) Plastic bottle Store Refrigerated	Wawa Beverage Company	Foreign plastic material discovered on fill line.	Class II
2026-03-25	Wawa Chocolate Low-fat Milk 16 oz , (Pint) Plastic bottle .Store Refrigerated	Wawa Beverage Company	Foreign plastic material discovered on fill line.	Class II
2026-03-25	Wawa Cookies & Cream Milk 16 oz (Pint), Plastic bottle Store Refrigerated	Wawa Beverage Company	Foreign plastic material discovered on fill line.	Class II
2026-03-11	Karns Foods, Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups, 8 oz Clear plastic tamper evident packs, 36-42 packed per breakout	Karns Prime And Fancy Foods	Product may contain undeclared peanuts.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, cashew milk	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, cashew coffee milk	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, pineapple mint	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, spicy lemonade	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, upbeat	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, sweet greens	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-02-11	JUICE from the Raw, DETOX GREENS	Everpress Juice	Under-processed product may contain pathogenic bacteria that could harm to humans.	Class I
2026-01-21	Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb), Plastic tray with clear lid, black film, and a pre-printed label. 6 (2lb) containers per case .	ASK Foods Inc	Undeclared Allergen (Soy)	Class III
2025-11-05	D2645 - Nonpareils, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds), 25lb Bulk Cases Packaged into Various Size Units After distribution.	Weaver Nut Company, Inc	undeclared milk allergen	Class I
2025-11-05	47518 - Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds), 25lb Bulk Cases Packaged into Various Size Units After distribution.	Weaver Nut Company, Inc	undeclared milk allergen	Class I
2025-10-29	Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, bulk, UPC 256616000000	Giant Eagle, Inc.	Recall notification from supplier of Potential listeria contamination.	Class I
2025-10-29	Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Large, Clam shell and Bowl, 9 lbs, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246512000000	Giant Eagle, Inc.	Recall notification from supplier of Potential listeria contamination.	Class I
2025-10-29	Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad-Small, Clam shell and Bowl, 4 lbs 8 oz, Individual Unit, Keep Refrigerated, UPC 246511000000	Giant Eagle, Inc.	Recall notification from supplier of Potential listeria contamination.	Class I
2025-10-22	Wawa Strawberry Milk, Lowfat Milk, 16 oz (Pint), Plastic bottle, Stored refrigerated, UPC: 00726191015134	Wawa Beverage Company	Potential foreign object contamination	Class II
2025-10-22	Wawa HVD (Whole) Milk , 16 oz (Pint), Plastic bottle, Stored refrigerated, UPC: 00726191014403	Wawa Beverage Company	Potential foreign object contamination	Class II
2025-10-22	Wawa Strawberry Lemonade, 16 oz (Pint), Plastic bottle, Stored refrigerated, UPC: 007626191018982	Wawa Beverage Company	Potential foreign object contamination	Class II
2025-10-08	Goot Essa, Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style. 4 and 8 OZ. ( Pasteurized Sheep Milk, Salt, Vegetable Enzymes, Cheese Cultures ).	GOOT ESSA, LLC	The firm had a positive Listeria Monocytogenes on a sample from this batch of product made.	Class I
2025-09-24	Cucumbers Peeled/Dice 1/4" KBS 5LB, Cardboard boxes	PRIMO NO. 1 IN PRODUCE, INC	Product contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2025-09-24	Cucumber Peeled Sliced KBS 2/5lb, Cardboard Boxes	PRIMO NO. 1 IN PRODUCE, INC	Product contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2025-09-24	Cucumber Sliced 8oz 8ct/4#AV, Cardboard Boxes	PRIMO NO. 1 IN PRODUCE, INC	Product contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2025-09-24	Cucumber Sliced PLD ¿ KBS 2/10lb, Cardboard Boxes	PRIMO NO. 1 IN PRODUCE, INC	Product contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2025-09-24	Vegetable Tray Cucumbers 3/2lb, Cardboard boxes	PRIMO NO. 1 IN PRODUCE, INC	Product contaminated with Salmonella	Class I
2025-09-17	Hershey s Ice Cream, Green Mint Chip (GMC) Bulk, 3 gallons, 1 unit , bulk can- a cardboard tub with metal rings and cardboard lid	HERSHEY CREAMERY CO.	Product tested elevated coliform counts during routine testing	Class II
2025-07-16	Weaver Chocolates, D2645 - Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (White Seeds) - 25 lbs. Bulk Cases	Weaver Nut Company, Inc	Undeclared Milk Allergen	Class I
2025-07-16	Weaver Chocolates, 47518 - Nonpareil, Semi-Sweet Chocolate (Christmas Seeds) - 25 lbs. Bulk Cases	Weaver Nut Company, Inc	Undeclared Milk Allergen	Class I
2025-07-02	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Quinoa Tabouli Salad , 5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.	Product has Salmonella contamination	Class I
2025-07-02	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Mediterranean Pasta Salad , 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.	Product has Salmonella contamination	Class I
2025-07-02	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Maple Avenue Foods Crunchy Wheatberry Salad , 5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.	Product has Salmonella contamination	Class I
2025-07-02	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc, Greek Pasta Salad, 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid. Kings Where Inspiration Strikes, Greek Pasta Salad, 4.5 lb., High density polyethylene container with sealed lid.	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.	Product has Salmonella contamination	Class I
2025-07-02	Maple Avenue Foods Powerhouse Wheatberry Salad Kit, 4.5lbs, High density polyethylene container with sealed lid	Isabelle's Kitchen, Inc.	Product has Salmonella contamination	Class I
2025-06-11	GNC Women's 30+ Vitapak, Carton of 30 Sachets. Each sachet contains four tablets and a capsule. Paper-board carton that measures 10.25 width x 3.56 height x 3.15 depth containing 30 sachets of 3 width x 2.75 height with tear notch. 15 Cartons per Case	GNC Holdings LLC	Undeclared Fish allergen (parvalbumin).	Class III
2025-05-21	Bonya Raspberry Yogurt Parfait, 8oz, Plastic cups with plastic inserts for granola, 6 units per case for distributors, 12 units per case for all other customers, Always Refrigerate .	Knockroe Inc	Undeclared Almonds	Class I
2025-05-21	Bonya Peach Yogurt Parfait, 8oz, Plastic cups with plastic inserts for granola, 6 units per case for distributors, 12 units per case for all other customers, Always Refrigerate .	Knockroe Inc	Undeclared Almonds	Class I
2025-05-21	Bonya Passion Fruit Yogurt Parfait, 8oz, Plastic cups with plastic inserts for granola, 6 units per case for distributors, 12 units per case for all other customers, Always Refrigerate .	Knockroe Inc	Undeclared Almonds	Class I

Questions

How many FDA food recalls come from Pennsylvania?: 956 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Pennsylvania, which ranks it 12 among the states and territories. 286 are Class I.
Does this mean the food was sold in Pennsylvania?: No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in Pennsylvania frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in Pennsylvania is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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