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Montana Residents Have Been Impacted by 418 Food Recalls Since 2021

Since 2021, 176 of 418 food recalls impacting Montana residents were classified as high-risk Class I, mainly due to allergen and bacterial contamination, Trace One data shows.

  • Between 2021 and 2025, Montana residents were impacted by 418 food recalls, including 176 high-risk Class I cases, according to Trace One analysis of FDA and USDA data.
  • Nationwide, the total number of food recalls increased by 21.4% from 2021 to 2025, with Class I recalls surging 36.4% during the same period, driving the overall growth.
  • Allergen contamination remains the leading cause at 45.2% of recalls, followed by bacterial contamination at 22.6% and foreign object contamination at 10.8%. These hazards range from undeclared allergens to salmonella and metal fragments.
  • Consumers should immediately verify whether they possess recalled items by checking product names and expiration dates against official notices. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends returning products or safely disposing of them to prevent illness.
  • Oversight of food safety is a shared responsibility between the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture , which jointly identify hazardous products and issue recalls to protect public health.
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FOX 28 Spokane broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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