Which agency handles which recalls?

The FDA oversees most food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The USDA handles meat, poultry and egg products. The CPSC covers consumer products like toys and furniture, and NHTSA covers vehicles, tires and car seats.

Are recalls voluntary?

Most recalls are started voluntarily by the company, often after talks with the agency. Agencies can also request or order a recall when a company does not act.

How do I find out if something I own is recalled?

Search the recall lists on this page by product, brand or firm, then compare model numbers, lot codes or UPCs with your product. For vehicles, check your VIN with the vehicle recall lookup.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Product Recalls

Food, drug, medical device, consumer product and vehicle recalls from the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA. 2,425 FDA and CPSC recalls in the last 12 months · Data as of 10/22/2026

Not an official recall notice and may be delayed. Confirm with the manufacturer or the agency.

Food, drugs & medical devicesFDA enforcement reports1,847in 12 months341 Class I in the last 12 months
Consumer productsConsumer Product Safety Commission578in 12 monthsToys, furniture, appliances, clothing
Vehicles and car seatsNHTSA safety recallsLook up recalls by make, model and year

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Frequently asked questions

Which agency handles which recalls?: The FDA oversees most food, drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The USDA handles meat, poultry and egg products. The CPSC covers consumer products like toys and furniture, and NHTSA covers vehicles, tires and car seats.
Are recalls voluntary?: Most recalls are started voluntarily by the company, often after talks with the agency. Agencies can also request or order a recall when a company does not act.
How do I find out if something I own is recalled?: Search the recall lists on this page by product, brand or firm, then compare model numbers, lot codes or UPCs with your product. For vehicles, check your VIN with the vehicle recall lookup.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · Last updated 10/22/2026

What recall classes mean

Class IMost serious: A reasonable chance that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious health problems or death.
Class IIModerate: Use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Class IIILow risk: Use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Classes are assigned by the FDA based on the health hazard.

If you have a recalled product

Stop using or eating it. Check the lot number, UPC or date code against the recall.
Return it to the store or follow the firm's instructions for a refund, repair or disposal.
For medicines, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescription.
Report problems to the FDA through MedWatch or to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.

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Recalls: Recall information comes from NHTSA, FDA, USDA, CPSC and other agencies. A product, vehicle or lot may be affected even if it is not listed here, and listings may be delayed. Check the official recall notice and contact the manufacturer or dealer to confirm whether your item is included.

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