Official recall notices from the FDA, USDA, NHTSA, and CPSC — in one place, updated every few hours.58 active recalls right now.
Whole Foods Market of Austin, TX is recalling Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese because the product contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein, which is not declared on the product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of a serious or life-threateni
09/10/2026, Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Moyie Springs, IDAHO is recalling 215 cases (6/4oz bags per case) of Broccoli Sprouts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly pe
The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
The recalled helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the retention system, positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death
The recalled hair dryer brushes lack an integrated immersion protection device, which presents a substantial product hazard to consumers, posing the risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in to an electrical source. The recalled h
The recalled children’s loungewear sets violate the mandatory flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of serious burn injuries or death.
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
I Already Used a Recalled Product — What Do I Do Now?
Recalls are discovered at the wrong time almost as often as the right time. You see the headline after the food is gone, find the notice on a medication you've been taking for a month, or check your VIN and find an open recall you never knew about. The question "is it too late?" depends entirely on what you used, what the hazard was, and how long ago. Here's what to actually do in each scenario — without the generic advice to "see a doctor immediately" for everything.
Consumer Safety
How to Read a Recall Notice: Lot Numbers, UPCs, and Date Codes Explained
Most people who read a recall notice skip straight to the brand name, see it matches something in their pantry, and throw the product away — or they assume they're fine without checking the details. Both reactions are often wrong. A recall notice lists specific identifiers — lot numbers, UPC codes, best-by dates, model numbers, serial numbers — because recalls almost never cover an entire brand's product line. Knowing how to read those identifiers can save you from throwing away perfectly safe food, or from continuing to use a product that is actually recalled.
Vehicle Safety
Used Cars and Open Recalls: How to Check Before You Buy (and What to Do After)
An estimated 50 to 70 million vehicles on U.S. roads at any given time have at least one open safety recall that was never repaired. When you buy a used car, you inherit those open recalls along with the vehicle — and the seller may not be required to tell you about them. A VIN check takes under a minute and can tell you exactly what a car is carrying before money changes hands.
Food Safety
What Is Listeria and Why Is It Behind So Many Food Recalls?
Every few weeks, a new food recall mentions Listeria monocytogenes. Deli meats, cheeses, ice cream, hummus, sprouts, frozen vegetables — the range of implicated products is wide, and the pattern never seems to end. Understanding why Listeria is such a persistent problem helps you assess the real risk when a recall affects something in your kitchen.