How food recalls work
FDA and USDA FSIS publish official notices that describe affected products and what consumers should do. A notice may identify a brand, product name, package size, UPC or GTIN, lot code, date code, USDA establishment number, or another package-specific detail.
RecallCheck compares available official records with the information it can identify from a scanned or entered barcode. A barcode match can be useful, but it may not be enough to determine whether a specific package is affected. When an official notice lists a lot, date, establishment number, or other required detail, compare that information with your package and follow the official notice.
What RecallCheck checks
RecallCheck uses FDA firm-issued recall announcement data and USDA FSIS recall data. The sources are refreshed independently, and the site reports source-specific freshness so you can see whether either source needs attention.
What a result means
A current recall match means available official data contains a matching or strongly corroborated record that still requires you to review the official notice. A no-match result is not a guarantee of safety and does not prove that no recall exists.