How to check whether a recalled food matches what you bought, what to do with it, and what to consider if you already ate it.
FOOD SAFETY GUIDES
Food safety guides
Plain-language help for understanding recalls, outbreaks, agencies, classifications, and the product details that determine whether a notice applies to what you bought.
A plain-language guide to recalls, outbreaks, investigations, and public health alerts—and what each one means for consumers.
Why FDA, USDA FSIS, and CDC play different roles in U.S. food-safety recalls and outbreak investigations.
What food-recall classes mean, why some recalls are not yet classified, and why the class number is only part of the guidance.
How to compare product name, package size, lot code, dates, and distribution details to determine whether a recall applies to your food.