How many FDA food recalls come from Tennessee?

266 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Tennessee, which ranks it 26 among the states and territories. 78 are Class I.

Does this mean the food was sold in Tennessee?

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

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Food recalls from Tennessee firms

266 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Tennessee, ranking it 26 among states and territories. 78 are Class I. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

Records of 29,386: 266
Share of all recalls: 0.9%
Class I of 266: 78
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 Tennessee frequently distributes nationally, and food bought in Tennessee is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record below carries its own distribution pattern.

Who regulates food in Tennessee

State agency: Department of Agriculture Regulatory Services Division
State food code: Retail Food Store Sanitation

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 174 foodborne outbreaks in Tennessee between 2012 and 2023, with 2,649 reported illnesses, 165 hospitalisations and 0 deaths. That is 1.9% of the 9,038 foodborne outbreaks in the dataset.

The cause recorded most often was Salmonella enterica, in 38 of the 149 outbreaks where a cause was recorded at all.

The setting recorded most often was a sit-down restaurant, in 75 of the 162 where a setting was named.

Outbreaks: 174
Reported illnesses: 2,649
Hospitalised: 165
Deaths: 0

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 Tennessee

The hazard that separates Tennessee from the national picture is process deviation: 9.4% of these records name it, against 1% of all FDA food recalls.

Recalls in Tennessee skew less severe than the corpus: 29.3% are Class I against 44% nationally.

The volume is rising: 74 records in the three years to 2025, against 46 in the four before them. A rise in records is not the same as a rise in hazards.

What Tennessee firms recalled for

A single recall can name more than one hazard, so these counts overlap and do not sum to 266.

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	6
2013	20
2014	17
2015	2
2016	55
2017	18
2018	21
2019	20
2020	14
2021	7
2022	5
2023	8
2024	23
2025	43
2026	7

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 266 records. Every record has its own page and is reachable from its year, state and firm.
Reported	Product	Firm	Reason	Class
2026-06-10	Aramark Cheese Sauce New & Improved, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 2 bags per case, UPC 0039954925121	The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc	Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination	Class I
2026-06-10	1) Cheese Sauce Mix, 25.5 oz., packaged in a sealed poly bag and packed 12 bags per case, UPC 0399549125016 2) Cheese Sauce Mix, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 1 bag per case, UPC 0039954924308 3) Creamier Cheese Sauce Mix, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 2 bags per case, UPC 0039954924483	The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc	Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination	Class I
2026-06-10	Alfredo Sauce, 3 lb. 7 oz., packaged in a sealed poly bag and packed 12 bags per case, UPC 0039954921963	The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc	Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination	Class I
2026-06-10	Cold Prep Cream Sauce, 20 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 1 bag per case, UPC 0039954922458	The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc	Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination	Class I
2026-03-18	Coco's Italian Market Cannoli Making Kit with 6 Cannoli Shells & Cream, Net Wt. 8 oz. (227g), Keep Frozen, packaged in a plastic container, UPC 0680334992716	Cocos Wholesale and Imports, LLC	Label lists flour as a sub-ingredient of the shells, and ricotta cheese as a sub-ingredient of the cream but does not declare wheat or milk.	Class II
2026-03-18	Coco's Italian Market Heat-n-Eat Fettuccini Alfredo in homemade Alfredo Sauce, Net Wt. 19 oz. (510g), Keep Frozen, packaged in a microwaveable plastic container, UPC 0680334993607	Cocos Wholesale and Imports, LLC	Label lists semolina and durum flour as sub-ingredients of the pasta, but does not declare wheat	Class II
2026-02-04	McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, Net Wt. 29 oz (823g), packaged as an 84-count carton, UPC 043000073438. Distributed By: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Burlington, MA 01803 U.S.A.	Keurig DR Pepper, Inc.	Product is labeled as decaf, but might contain caffeine.	Class II
2025-12-31	Organic Ginger Root Herbal Supplement, Natural anti-inflammatory properties, supports gut, increases circulation, 50 capsules/560 mg, packaged in a plastic bag	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Chaga Mushroom Herbal Supplement, 1:5 Alcohol Double Extract, Supports a healthy immune system with anti-cancer properties; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 284588087831	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Sinus Cap Herbal Supplement, Herbs containing antibiotic, drying, expectorant, and emollient properties, Fenugreek, Thyme, Oregon Grape Root, & Bentonite Clay, 50 capsules/510 mg; packaged in a plastic bag	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Anti-virus Herbal Supplement, 1:5 Alcohol Tincture, Helps to stop viral replication, expectorant properties, Contains: Forsethia blossoms, Sumac berries, Pine needles; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 283162814429	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Ear Drops Herbal Supplement, Mullein flower alcohol tincture 1:5, Pain relieving and antibiotic properties, packaged in a 0.5 oz. plastic dropper bottle	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Pain Away Herbal Supplement, Analgesic & anti-inflammatory properties, Wood Betony & White Willow in vegetable glycerin, packaged in a 4.5 oz. glass bottle or 9 oz. glass bottle, UPC 231946534537	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Boswellia Herbal Supplement, 1:5 Alcohol Double Extract, Extracted from Frankincense with powerful anti-inflammatory properties, useful for pain & inflammation; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 284260392420	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Baby Soothe Herbal Supplement, Promotes rest, helps ease colic, upset stomach, and teething discomfort, Contains: Catnip, Chamomile, Vegetable Glycerin, water; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-12-31	Baby Allergy Herbal Supplement, Contains: Echinacea Purpurea, Oregon Grape Root, Dandelion & Burdock Root, Fenugreek, Ginger Root in vegetable glycerin; packaged in a 2 oz. glass dropper bottle, UPC 249953949282	A New Life Herbs, LLC	Unapproved drug claims on product labeling and product misbranded due to no Supplement Facts label	Class II
2025-08-20	Clover Valley Instant Coffee, NET WT 8 OZ (227 g), packaged in a glass jar, packed 6 jars per case, UPC: 876941004069, Distributed By Old East Main Co. 100 Mission Ridge Goodlettsville, TN 37072	Dollar General Corporation	Potential presence of glass pieces	Class II
2025-08-13	Twister Fruit Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.84 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 048500021231	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Milo's Famous Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475511009	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Minute Maid Tropical Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025000047695	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Clover Valley Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 64 FL OZ (2 QTS) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 070744010085	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls Original Icing, 8 ct., NET WT 12.4 OZ (351g), packaged in a cardboard and aluminum tube, UPC: 018000005017	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Silk Vanilla AlmondMilk, 64 FL OZ (2 QT) 1.89 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025293000995	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Yoplait Original Harvest Peach Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003075	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Shamrock Farms Whole Milk, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 028300000896	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Minute Maid Fruit Punch, 59 FL OZ (1.8 QT) 1.75 L, packaged in a paper carton, UPC: 025000047732	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Yoplait Original Strawberry Banana Yogurt, 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 170470003136	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Velveeta Slices Sharp Cheddar, 16 ct., NET WT 12 OZ (340g), packaged in plastic/cardboard, UPC: 021000044894	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Shamrock Farms Chocolate Rockin' Protein Builder Protein Shake, 12 FL OZ (354 ML), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 028300004054	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	1) Clover Valley Vitamin D Whole Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002196 2) Clover Valley Vitamin D Whole Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009645	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt, 4 OZ (113g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290010322	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Milo's Lemonade, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475519005	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Imperial 48% Vegetable Oil Spread Margarine Sticks, NET WT 16 OZ (1 LB) 453g, packaged in a cardboard box, UPC: 011115871324	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Clover Valley 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009942	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Checkers Famous Seasoned Fries, NET WT 28 OZ (1 LB 12 OZ) 793g, packaged in a plastic/vinyl bag, UPC: 043301305818	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Clover Valley One Dozen Grade A Eggs Large, 12 ct, packaged in styrofoam, UPC: 077438599024	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Chobani Flip Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt, NET WT. 4.5 OZ (128g), packaged in a plastic cup, UPC: 818290016652	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	1) Clover Valley 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1 GAL (3.78 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744002202 2) Clover Valley 2% Reduced Fat Milk, 1/2 GAL (1.89 L), packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 070744009652	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Clover Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese, NET WT 6 OZ (170g), packaged in a plastic bag, UPC: 071505950428	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	1) Simply Orange Pulp Free Orange Juice, 46 FL OZ (1.4 QT) 1.36 L, packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 025000136788 2) Simply Orange Pulp Free Orange Juice, 11.5 FL OZ (340 mL), packaged in a plastic bottle, UPC: 025000000249	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-08-13	Milo's Extra Sweet Tea, 128 FL OZ (1 GAL) 3.78 L, packaged in a plastic jug, UPC: 091475931982	Dollar General Corporation	Temperature abuse due to temperature excursion in one shipping trailer	Class II
2025-07-23	LION Pineapple Spring Water Hydration Drink, 20 fl. oz, packaged in PET bottles, packed 12 per case	3rd Day Beverages LLC	Potential contamination with floating objects	Class III
2025-07-23	LION Lemon Lime Spring Water Hydration Drink, 20 fl. oz, packaged in PET bottles, packed 12 per case	3rd Day Beverages LLC	Potential contamination with floating objects	Class III
2025-07-23	LION Watermelon Spring Water Hydration Drink, 20 fl. oz, packaged in PET bottles, packed 12 per case	3rd Day Beverages LLC	Potential contamination with floating objects	Class III
2025-07-23	LION Mixed Berry Spring Water Hydration Drink, 20 fl. oz, packaged in PET bottles, packed 12 per case	3rd Day Beverages LLC	Potential contamination with floating objects	Class III
2025-05-28	Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans, NET WT. 15 OZ (425g), packaged in cans, packed 12 cans per case. UPC: 071846187071; Packaged by: Vietti Foods Inc. Nashville, TN 37203	Vietti Acquisitions, LLC	Undeclared allergen (soy) due to mislabeling. Product is labeled as Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans, but contains Beef and BBQ Baked Beans. The Beef and BBQ Baked Beans contain soy, which is not declared on the label.	Class I
2025-05-21	Blueberry Lemon Scones, bulk packaged in bakery boxes. Products are sold at retail in pastry cases and not individually labeled.	The Hot Chocolatier - St. Elmo, LLC	Undeclared allergen (soy)	Class II
2025-05-07	Dinstuhl's Cashew Crunch, NET WT 4 oz. (113g), individually packaged in cellophane bags; Ingredients: Sugar, Cashews, Coconut, Corn Syrup, Brown Sugar, Butter, Salt, Baking Soda.	Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company, Inc.	Undeclared allergen (milk)	Class II
2025-05-07	Dinstuhl's Peanut Brittle, NET WT 4 oz. (113g), individually packaged in cellophane bags; Ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Baking Soda, Peanuts, Butter, Pure Vanilla Extract.	Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company, Inc.	Undeclared allergen (milk)	Class II
2025-05-07	Dinstuhl's Pecan Brittle, NET WT 4 oz. (113g), individually packaged in cellophane bags; Ingredients: Sugar, Pecans, Corn Syrup, Butter, Baking Soda, Salt, Vanilla.	Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company, Inc.	Undeclared allergen (milk)	Class II
2024-12-11	Traditional Country Canning Spaghetti Sauce, Net Wt. 16 oz. (453g), packaged in glass jars with metal lids, 12 jars per case	Englewood Cannery	Undeclared allergen - egg	Class II
2024-09-04	La Superior Bakery - Pan De Rancho packaged in clear plastic bag - 5 pastries per bag	La Superior Bakery	Undeclared Allergen - Sesame seeds	Class II
2024-09-04	La Superior Bakery - Pan Guatemalteco packaged in clear plastic bag - 5 pastries per bag	La Superior Bakery	Undeclared Allergen - Sesame seeds	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Roscas packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Concha Mexicana packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Champurradas packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Casco packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Sheca Anis packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Cortado Rojo packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II
2024-08-14	Panaderia Guatemex - Curenitos packaged in plastic bag	Panaderia Guatemex	Undeclared Allergen - Soy	Class II

Questions

How many FDA food recalls come from Tennessee?: 266 of the 29,386 FDA food recall records published since 2012 were issued by firms located in Tennessee, which ranks it 26 among the states and territories. 78 are Class I.
Does this mean the food was sold in Tennessee?: No. The state on a recall record is the address of the recalling firm, not the distribution area. A firm in Tennessee frequently distributes nationally, and food sold in Tennessee is frequently recalled by a firm in another state. Each record carries its own distribution pattern.

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Location says where a recall was issued, not where the evidence for it lives. Krolda maps supplier documents to the clause they satisfy in FSSC 22000, IFS Food and 21 CFR 117, and routes the corrective action when the evidence is missing.

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