How to Check Recalls on Products You Already Own
Is There a Recall on This Product? Here’s How to Check
There are easy access links below for each of several categories to check for product recalls.
First, for household products and equipment, look for the brand, model number, and serial number. It may also help to find a manufacture or date code if you can find it.
The label may be underneath the product, on the back, inside a battery compartment, or near the power cord.
You might use your cell phone and snap a picture of the label to make it easier to read and enter the product information in your search (links below). It’s good for record keeping too.
For packaged food, look for the exact product name, package size, UPC, lot or batch number, and best-by or use-by date.
For a vehicle, use the 17-character VIN.
This page keeps a live running list of recent food and consumer product recalls from official U.S. government sources and is refreshed automatically, so you may want to bookmark this and check back from time to time.
Official Database of Product Recalls
Household products, appliances, tools, batteries and gear → CPSC
Food, pet food, medicine and many FDA-regulated products → FDA
Meat, poultry and certain egg products → USDA/FSIS
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tires and related vehicle equipment → NHTSA
Which Recall Database Should I Search?
There is no single federal agency that handles every recall. The right place to search depends on what you own.
Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC Recalls & Product Safety Warnings
The CPSC covers a wide range of consumer products, including appliances, furniture, power tools, rechargeable products, generators, heaters, outdoor equipment, children’s products, and many household items.
Its recall database can be searched by product or brand. Recall notices usually identify affected models, explain the hazard, and tell you what remedy the manufacturer is offering.
Food and Drug Administration
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts
The FDA handles most packaged-food recalls along with pet food and animal feed. FDA recalls also include medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and other regulated products.
Food recalls can be very specific. One package size, lot number, or production date may be affected while another package of the same product is not.
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
USDA/FSIS Recalls & Public Health Alerts
USDA/FSIS handles recalls involving meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
This is why food recalls sometimes appear through FDA and other times through USDA. The type of food determines which agency has jurisdiction.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
For a vehicle, the most useful search is through NHTSA.
Searching by VIN is better than simply searching the year, make, and model because a recall may affect only part of a production run.
Recalls.gov
If you aren’t sure which agency handles something, Recalls.gov is also useful. It brings together recall resources from several federal agencies.
Latest Product & Food Recalls
Updated automatically from official U.S. government recall sources.
Oliva LLC of Bethlehem, CT is recalling approximately 250 units of Riad's Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus, because it may contain undeclared sesame.…
View Official Recall →Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling Starfish Seafood Trio - Cold Smoked Salmon, Halibut, and Trout, 8 oz (227 g) packages, because the product…
View Official Recall →October 8, 2026, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can…
View Official Recall →The recalled medals violate the mandatory safety standard for magnets because the high-powered magnets may detach, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed,…
View Official Recall →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…
View Official Recall →The fireplace’s lava rocks can ignite and explode when heated in the propane insert, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burn and fire hazards.
View Official Recall →The seats, metal carabiners or quick links, or webbing straps of the recalled swing seats can break during use, posing a risk of serious injury due to fall…
View Official Recall →The recalled bath seats violate the mandatory standard for infant bath seats because they are unstable and can tip over while in use, posing a risk of serious…
View Official Recall →The recalled bicycles’ front lock nut can loosen during use, causing the front wheel to dislodge or loosen over time, posing a crash hazard.
View Official Recall →Grass and debris can accumulate in the trimmer mowers and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
View Official Recall →The LED-light key that was included with certain SureLock Bicycle Lock sets violates the mandatory safety standard for consumer products with button cell and coin batteries because the…
View Official Recall →Arden, NC - October 7th 2026 - Eden Brothers LLC is recalling Calabrese Broccoli Seeds in Packet, 1 Ounce and 1 Pound sizes (Eden Brothers lots 1022067 and…
View Official Recall →October 2, 2026, Stewart's Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs, NY is recalling two flavors, Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry, of half-gallon ice cream due to the potential presence of…
View Official Recall →October 2nd, 2026 - EAK Distribution of Casper, WY is recalling HOME GROWN Green Sprouting Calabrese Broccoli Seeds, 8 oz, Heirloom, because it has the potential to be…
View Official Recall →October 02, 2026. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile expands its previously initiated recalls on July 3, 2026 and September 3,2026 recall of frozen organic…
View Official Recall →THOMASVILLE, GA., October 2, 2026 - Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is recalling Nature's Own® Hawaiian Bread, 20 oz. and 40 oz. bags, due to undeclared milk. People…
View Official Recall →October 1, 2026 - WinCo Foods of Boise, ID is recalling the following Salsa Bean Dip Trays due to the inclusion of ecalled peperoncini from G.L. Mezzetta.
View Official Recall →Cincinnati, Ohio October 1, 2026. Saint Francis Apizza LLC is issuing a voluntary recall on their frozen pizzas for misbranding due to the soy allergen not being declared…
View Official Recall →Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling all lot codes of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria…
View Official Recall →The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
View Official Recall →The magnetic stick figure toy sets violate the mandatory standard for toys because they can liberate loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets…
View Official Recall →When plugged in or switched on, the lamp cord or internal wiring can smoke, melt, spark, overheat or ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and…
View Official Recall →The mystery dumpling toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the dumplings expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. If…
View Official Recall →The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and…
View Official Recall →The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because when the bed rails are attached to a bed, users can become entrapped within…
View Official Recall →The recalled electric balloon pumps can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
View Official Recall →The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
View Official Recall →The squishy toys violate the mandatory safety standard for toys because the water beads inside the toys expand larger than permitted, posing a deadly ingestion hazard. If a…
View Official Recall →The recalled camping showers’ immersion heaters can quickly ignite when they are partially or completely out of water, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a…
View Official Recall →The front bolt in the seat post clamping mechanism can break, causing the seat to become loose, posing a fall hazard.
View Official Recall →Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could…
View Official Recall →Sierra Nevada Cheese Company of Willows, California, is voluntarily recalling all Graziers Raw Milk Cheese currently in the market because due to potential contamination with Escherichia coli O26:H11…
View Official Recall →For generations, families have trusted Mezzetta products on their tables. We take that trust seriously, which is why we want to share what we know about a voluntary…
View Official Recall →Deano's Pasta of Somerville, MA is recalling approximately 20 lbs. of Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli, because it may contain undeclared Lobster. People who have an allergy or…
View Official Recall →Galil Importing Corp of Hauppauge, New York is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term…
View Official Recall →The lithium-ion battery in the recalled portable sleep machines can overheat if the charger is not compatible with the unit, posing a risk of injury from fire and…
View Official Recall →The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
View Official Recall →The left temple of the recalled smart glasses can overheat during extended use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to burn hazard.
View Official Recall →The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
View Official Recall →Berlin Seeds, of Millersburg, OH, is recalling 950 lbs of Alfalfa Sprouting Seed because the seed has the potential to be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)…
View Official Recall →GF Blends is recalling Truly AIP All Purpose Flour and Bread Mix and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix listed below due to potential undeclared wheat gluten. People…
View Official Recall →Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because…
View Official Recall →WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and LOUISVILLE, Colo., September 15, 2026 - Danone USA is issuing a voluntary recall of So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert…
View Official Recall →Gias Foods of New York, NY is recalling 2 Lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,…
View Official Recall →What Should You Do If You Find a Recall?
Read the entire official recall notice before doing anything.
The remedy varies with the problem. A manufacturer may offer a repair, replacement, refund, new instructions, or another fix.
Some recalls tell you to stop using the product immediately. Others give temporary instructions while a repair or replacement is arranged.
For food, follow the disposal or return instructions in the notice.
For a vehicle safety recall, contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer and follow the instructions provided.
I also would not sell, donate, or give away an item after learning that it has an unresolved safety recall.
Add Recall Checks to Your Preparedness Routine
A practical approach is to check once in awhile for some of your more important things that you may own.
Take a few minutes to check things that may stay in service for years:
- Vehicles
- Generators and backup-power equipment
- Power stations and rechargeable batteries
- Heating and cooking equipment
- Frequently used appliances
For important gear, save the model and serial numbers somewhere you can find them. A quick photo of the manufacturer’s label is often enough.
The Latest Product & Food Recalls section on this page is also worth checking from time to time. It is refreshed from official government recall sources, so it gives you one place to see what has recently been recalled.
If something catches your attention, open the official recall notice and confirm the exact model, lot, date, UPC, or VIN.
Have you ever found out that something in your home, pantry, garage, or emergency supplies had been recalled without you knowing about it? Let us know in the comments.
I recently learned of a recall of Coleman Thermos via one of the sites that I see listed here and applied for a replacement which should be arriving shortly.