How to Find FDA Food Recalls

Making sure that the food within your own home is fresh and edible is top priority. Stay in the know or just give yourself peace of mind by researching the foods that are on the latest Food Recall List of the FDA. This article will assist you in finding the correct FDA website, as well as providing a hot line to find out information on the go.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet Access
• FDA Website
• Telephone / Cellphone

1. 

   If you have access to the internet the first thing you will want to do is open your internet browser and access the FDA website (Link is located in the resource section of this article). The FDA website is very user-friendly, you will be able to navigate easily through their website.

2. 

   You will then go to the "Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts" section of the FDA website to access the latest safety information by the FDA. You will find this located on the right hand side of the website under "Recalls & Alerts". You will click on "Recalls & Safety Alerts" which will bring you to the web page listing of all the FDA recalls starting with the most recent.

3. 

   If you do not have access to the internet, you can contact the FDA through their direct hot line (phone number in resource section of this article).

Tips & Warnings

• Local radio and news stations will typically announce when there is a food recall alerted by the FDA.
• Always pass on alerts to family and friends.
• The FDA website provides pictures to help identify products.

Resources

• FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
• 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

[MidniteWriter]

on 7/8/2009 very good FDA tips! 5*

[severt101]

on 1/24/2009 Nice aricle.

[PositivelyWrite]

on 1/17/2009 This is such an important and timely article! Thank you! 5* You've been recommended!

[writesource]

on 1/13/2009 Good information on finding FDA food recalls. Thanks for breaking it down!

[klnygaard]

on 1/12/2009 very good info-thanks