FDA
FDA food enforcement and recall records for FDA-regulated foods and dietary supplements.
FDA food recallsData and Matching Methodology
This page documents the prototype's sources, field coverage, matching logic, and limitations. Last reviewed: August 27, 2026.
Official sources
USDA FSIS
USDA FSIS recalls and public health alerts for meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
USDA FSIS recallsSample audit
The initial audit reviewed 200 public records: 100 FDA records and the latest 100 USDA FSIS records available in the local sample.
Lot or code information
96.0%
UPC information
28.0%
Best-by information
38.5%
State or distribution
88.5%
Official source URL
100%
How possible matches are evaluated
The first comparison uses product or brand name. Supporting signals are lot or batch code, best-by or production date, UPC when listed, and state or distribution area. A result is only a possible match until the user confirms every relevant identifier in the official notice.
Known limitations
Not real time
The current prototype uses a dated research sample and is not yet an automated real-time alert service.
Incomplete fields
Agency records do not always include UPCs, retailers, consumer actions, or consistently formatted package codes.
Official record wins
If this site differs from an agency or recalling firm's notice, follow the official notice.