Agencies and Organizations:
Online Services:
Health Resources:
Consumer Safety and Product Recall Resources:
- WWW.RECALLS.GOV
http://www.recalls.gov
The online source for recalls and unsafe, hazardous, or defective product information from all six government agencies working to protect consumers. A one stop shop to link with all recall information.
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.gov
Covers over more than 15,000 kinds of products used in and around the home, in sports, recreation and schools.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Covers recall information related to motor vehicles from 1966 to present. This includes vehicle products which experienced a safety-related defect or did not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
http://www.uscgboating.org
Investigates consumer complaints about recreational boats and related equipment. The USCG reviews safety tips, news, recalls, defects, and laws and regulations related recreational boats, boat manufacturers, and boat safety issues.
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS)
http://www.fsis.usda.gov
The FSIS inspects and regulates meat, poultry products, and eggs.
- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
http://www.fda.gov
The FDA covers recalls associated with food, pet and farm animal food, drugs, medication, vaccines, medical devices, veterinary products, blood and plasma products, and cosmetics.
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
http://www.epa.gov
The EPA covers recalls involving pesticides, rodenticides, fungicides, and vehicle emission testing.