Type a product or brand keyword - the tool searches both the product description and the recalling firm name in the openFDA enforcement database and lists matching reports newest first, with an optional filter by the recalling firm's state. Each report card carries the classification badge, reason, lot codes, initiation date, status, and distribution; Class I matches are flagged in red, and the classification table below explains what each class means.
Food Recall Lookup
Check whether a food product has a US FDA recall - type the product or brand (blueberries, a cheese brand, a salad-kit maker) and the page lists matching enforcement reports, newest first. The latest recalls render the moment the page loads, so you can see what results look like before typing anything.
Each report card shows the exact product description, the recalling firm and its home state, the recall classification, the reason (for example the pathogen or undeclared allergen), the affected lot codes, the initiation date, the current status, and where the product was distributed. The search checks both the product description and the firm name, and an optional state dropdown narrows results to firms based in one state.
Class I results - FDA's most serious category, meaning a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death - render with a prominent red banner and per-card badges, so the dangerous matches are impossible to miss. A no-match result states plainly that the database has no matching report, with a link to confirm at fda.gov.
The page covers FDA-regulated foods only; USDA FSIS meat, poultry, and egg-product recalls live at fsis.usda.gov instead, and enforcement reports lag breaking news by days to weeks - the built-in classification table and what-to-do list explain how to read a match. Your search goes only to the official US-government openFDA API - never to this site's servers - and this page does not store it. For vehicle safety campaigns, use the vehicle recall lookup instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which recalls does this tool cover?
FDA-regulated foods in the openFDA enforcement database - produce, dairy, seafood, packaged foods, dietary supplements, and similar products sold in the United States. USDA FSIS meat, poultry, and egg-product recalls are a separate system and are NOT included; check fsis.usda.gov/recalls for those.
What do Class I, Class II, and Class III mean?
They are FDA's severity classifications. Class I is the most serious: a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II covers temporary or medically reversible effects with a remote probability of serious harm. Class III means the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. This page shows the classification on every report card and flags Class I matches with a red banner.
Why does a recall from today's news not show up?
Enforcement reports enter the openFDA database days to weeks after a recall is first announced. If you just saw a recall in the news, check fda.gov/safety/recalls for the announcement itself; this tool is best for confirming details - lot codes, distribution, status - once the enforcement report is published.
How do I know whether my package is affected?
Compare the lot codes and dates printed on your package against the lot codes line in the report card. A recall usually covers specific lots and date ranges, not every package of the product. If your codes match a Class I recall, do not eat the product - discard it in a sealed bag or return it to the store.
What does the state dropdown filter by?
The recalling firm's home state, because that is the state field the FDA data carries. Where the food was actually sold is the Distribution line on each report card - many recalls distribute nationwide from a single-state firm, so leave the dropdown on Any state unless you are researching a specific company.
Is my search private?
Your keyword and state go directly from your browser to the official US-government openFDA API (api.fda.gov) - never to this site's servers - and this page does not store them. openFDA is keyless and free; no account is needed on either side.
Does this cover recalls outside the United States?
No. The openFDA enforcement database covers products distributed in the US market. Other countries publish their own recall feeds (for example food.gov.uk in the UK or recalls-rappels.canada.ca in Canada).