FTC / FDA Violations13
2023EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Cronobacter sakazakii contamination in EU/Multiple countries
EU RASFF alert: Cronobacter sakazakii contamination detected in Nestlé infant formula products. Product distributed across EU market. Same hazard that prompted major US recall. Risk: serious, particularly for infants. Nestlé markets infant products as providing 'best start in life' premium nutrition
2022EU regulatory actionEU RASFF notification - Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) above EU limits in Germany
EU RASFF border rejection: aflatoxin contamination in Purina Beneful dog food products. EU maximum limit exceeded. Product not subject to same limits in US. Different regulatory standards: product approved in US but rejected at EU border.
2021USDA recallRecall Issued
: Nestlé USA Inc. Recalls Frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust Pepperoni Pizza Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 5,239 lbs — Class: Class I — Recall #034-2021
2021USDA recallRecall Issued
: Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Not-Ready-to-Eat Pepperoni Hot Pockets Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 219,510 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #002-2021
2020FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Gerber Products Company (Nestlé): heavy metals (arsenic, lead) in infant purees above acceptable limits
2020USDA recallRecall Issued
: Nestlé Prepared Foods Recalls Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken Meal Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination, Unfit for Human Consumption — Pounds recalled: 15,659 pounds recovered — Class: Class I — Recall #030-2020
2020USDA recallRecall Issued
Nestle Prepared Foods Company: Nestle Prepared Foods Company Recalls Lean Cuisine Fettuccini Alfredo Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 149,532 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #011-2020
2019FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Nestlé Prepared Foods: undeclared milk allergen in Lean Cuisine products; misbranding under 21 CFR 101.100
2017USDA recallRecall Issued
: Nestle Prepared Foods Company Recalls Pork and Beef Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 6,600 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #118-2017
2016FDA warning letterWarning Letter Issued
Warning letter to Nestlé USA: adulterated DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizzas due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk at Danville, VA facility
2016USDA recallRecall Issued
Nestle USA, Inc.: Nestle USA Inc. Recalls Chicken Pizza And Chicken Lasagna Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — Reason: Product Contamination — Pounds recalled: 5,472 pounds — Class: Class I — Recall #024-2016
2015USDA recallRecall Issued
Nestle USA. INC.: Nation Pizza Recalls Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens — Reason: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens — Pounds recalled: 41,930 pounds — Class: Class II — Recall #142-2015
2010FTC actionConsent Order - prohibited from making unsubstantiated disease prevention claims for Boost products
FTC action against Nestle for deceptive advertising: claimed Boost Kid Essentials with probiotics helps prevent upper respiratory tract infections in children; lacked competent scientific evidence; misleading disease prevention claims for infant/child nutrition product
FDA Recalls53 total
2025[Class II] Target Corporation: Nestle Toll House Valentine's Chocolate Chip cookie dough, Makes 20 cookies. Net wt 14 oz. UPC 0 28000-34408 5. Distributed by Nestle USA, Arlington, VA 22209. — Improper storage temperature. (Recall #F-0535-2025)
2025[Class I] Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office): Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe 'n' Chew TEETHING STICKS Banana NET WT 3.2 OZ (90g) box UPC 0 15000 04608 8 and NET WT 1.59 oz box UPC 0 15000 01015 7 GERBER PRODUCTS CO., FREMONT, MI 49413 — Firm received
2024[Class II] NESTLE HEALTH SCIENCE: Nestle Health Services Nutren 2.0 kCal/mL, Calorically Dense Complete Nutrition with Fiber Unflavored. 1000mL (1.1QT). UPC 0 43900-18181 3. Manufactured for Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, Inc., Bridg — Labeling Erro
2023[Class I] Perrigo Nutritionals: Gerber GoodStart SoothePro Infant Formula with Iron. Milk Based Powder. Stage 1, 0 - 12 Months. Nestle Infant Nutrition, Arlington, VA 22209. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt 12.4 — Infant Formula
2023[Class II] Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office): Nestle Toll House, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, 16.5 oz. Cookie dough in bar form packaged in paperboard tray with plastic overwrap, 12 packages per case, Keep Refrigerated — Potential presence of wood
2022[Class II] Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office): Nestle Toll House Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough packaged in 15oz tubs - 4 tubs per case — Potential of foreign material within product. (Recall #F-0184-2023)
2022[Class II] Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office): "***Nestle***STUFFED***CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH***4 JUMBO COOKIES***NET WT 8 OZ***" — Consumer complaints reported presence of white pieces of plastic in cookie product. (Recall #F-0064-2023)
2021[Class II] Sysco Atlanta, LLC: MINOR'S SEAFOOD BASE NO MSG GF 6/16 OZ (1 lb) 453 G UNITS Plastic container (pint) gluten free DISTRIBUTED BY NESTLE PROFESSIONAL NORTH AMERIC, SOLON, OH 44139 — The firm determined that the food was not held at an appr
2020[Class II] Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.: Outshine Fruit & Cream Bars - Creamy Pineapple Coconut 6 fruit and dairy bars, 14.7 fl. oz. UPC: 41548 91817 4 Distributed by Nestle Dreyers Ice Cream, Oakland, CA — Firm received complaints of foreign
2019[Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition] Nestle Toll House Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bar (16.5oz), UPC 050000062195 — Potential presence of food-grade rubber pieces.
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