date:May 10, 2019
verages.
During the quarter, 30.8% of F.D.A. recalls based on units were due to undeclared allergens, the second consecutive month that undeclared allergens have been the top cause of F.D.A. food recalls and recalled F.D.A. food units. Foreign material accounted for 30.8% of F.D.A. recalls, and no inspection was 17.9%.
According to information the top food categories based on recalls was prepared foods at 24, followed by produce (12), baked foods (11) and dairy (9).