Official recall notices from the FDA, USDA, NHTSA, and CPSC — in one place, updated every few hours.56 active recalls right now.
ARLINGTON, VA – JULY 24, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling 11.6 oz (330 g) box UPC 4056489125839 with foreign language ingredients and nutrition facts panel due to undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens. Peo
Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections i
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risk of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in risks of serious injuries or death to children. The dressers violate the mandatory safety standards as required by the STURDY Act.
The recalled teething toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted. The strings can reach the back of children’s throat and become lodged, posing a serious risk of respiratory distress and deadly choking hazard.
The recalled drain covers violate the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing deadly entrapment and drowning hazards to consumers.
A product recall is an action taken to remove an unsafe product from the market and, where possible, to fix or replace it. Recalls can be initiated voluntarily by a company, or ordered by a government agency after identifying a safety risk. In the U.S., recalls are overseen by the FDA (food and drugs), NHTSA (vehicles), USDA (meat and poultry), and CPSC (consumer products).
Stop using the product immediately. Check the recall notice for the specific lot numbers, model numbers, or date codes that are affected — not every unit of a brand is always included. Then follow the remediation instructions: this could mean returning it for a refund, contacting the manufacturer for a free repair, or disposing of it safely. Never donate or sell a recalled product.
Class I is the most serious recall classification, used when a product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Examples include food contaminated with Listeria or E. coli, medications with incorrect dosages, or vehicles with defects that can cause loss of control. Class II and Class III recalls involve lower risk levels.
For vehicle recalls, yes — federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety defects at no cost to the owner, regardless of the vehicle's age or warranty status. For consumer products, the remedy (refund, replacement, or repair) is also typically free but varies by recall. For food and medication recalls, retailers and pharmacies generally accept returns for a full refund, often without a receipt.
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Consumer Safety
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Consumer Safety
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Vehicle Safety
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Food Safety
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