Industry Links
The Industry link page provides links to the various governmental agencies responsible for monitoring product recalls and product warnings. In addition to providing recall data, many of these sites provide information relating to regulations on food safety, recall plans, standard operating procedures, HACCP planning, and other valuable information.
Source for US Federal Government Recalls
www.recalls.gov
US Food & Drug Administration
www.fda.gov
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has jurisdiction over recalls involving the following:
- Food
- Pet and farm animal feed
- Drugs
- Vaccines
- Cosmetics
- Medical Devices
- Blood and plasma products
- Veterinary products
- Other biologics
US Food Safety & Inspection Services
www.fsis.usda.gov
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates the following:
- Meat
- Poultry products
- Eggs
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
www.inspection.gc.ca
Consumer Products Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov/index.html
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has jurisdiction over more than 15,000 kinds of consumer products used in and around the home, in sports, recreation and schools including:
- Appliances
- Clothing
- Electronic/Electrical
- Furniture
- Household
- Children’s products
- Lighting/Lighter
- Outdoor
- Sports/Exercise
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation provides recall information including vehicle and equipment campaigns from 1966 to present. The campaigns include motor vehicle products which experienced a safety related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards:
- Motor vehicles and related equipment
- Child safety seats
Environmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides leadership in the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. EPA has jurisdiction over recalls involving:
- Vehicle Emissions Testing
- Pesticides
- Rodenticides
- Fungicides
US Coast Guard
www.uscgboating.org/index.aspx
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. Review safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations dealing with:
- Recreational boats (including personal watercraft)
- Boat manufacturer installed equipment
- Boating safety issues
World Health Organization - Food Safety
www.who.int/foodsafety/en/