About & data sources

We pull recalls automatically from free official U.S. government data:

• openFDA enforcement reports (food, drugs, medical devices), which FDA updates weekly
• USDA FSIS Recall API (meat, poultry, egg products)
• CPSC Recalls API (consumer products)
• NHTSA recalls flat file (vehicles, tires, car seats, equipment), refreshed daily
• FDA firm press-release recalls (pet food and treats; Animal & Veterinary)

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RecallRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FDA, USDA, CPSC or NHTSA. We only restate information from official government recall notices, which may be updated after we copy them. Always check the official notice (linked on every recall) and follow its instructions. This is not medical, legal or safety advice.