Live regulator feeds
FDA, CPSC, USDA, RAPEX, MHRA and Health Canada polled multiple times a day.
Official notice linked
Every entry cites the primary source so you can verify batch codes and instructions.
Batch & scope shown
Where issuers publish lot / SKU / date-code ranges, we surface them in-line.
Resolved status tracked
Recalls stay visible after closure so the history isn't quietly buried.
What to do if you're affected
- Stop using it now. Even if the failure sounds cosmetic, contamination and labeling recalls can hide real safety risk.
- Match the batch. Only specific lot codes, expiry dates or SKU ranges are usually affected — check yours against the official notice.
- Follow the issuer's steps. Refund, replacement or safe-disposal instructions come from the manufacturer or regulator, not the retailer.
- Report reactions. If a product caused injury or illness, file with the relevant regulator so the pattern is tracked publicly.
- Cross-check the brand. Visit its brand page and the controversies tracker for pattern context.
Recalls — FAQ
What counts as a recall on EthiCompare?+
Any manufacturer- or regulator-issued withdrawal for safety, contamination, mislabeling, or certification revocation. We log FDA, CPSC, USDA, EU RAPEX, MHRA and equivalent notices, plus voluntary brand recalls when publicly announced.
How fast do you publish new recalls?+
The recall feed refreshes with every autopilot run (up to 4x/day). Regulator RSS/JSON sources are polled continuously; a new notice is usually live within a few hours of the official announcement.
What should I do if I own a recalled product?+
Stop using it immediately, check the official notice for the affected batch/lot codes, and follow the return or refund instructions the issuing body publishes. Never ship it back without their guidance — many recalls have specific disposal requirements for safety.
Do recalls affect a brand's ethics score?+
A single recall doesn't automatically drop a score — recalls are often the sign of a responsible response. Repeated recalls for the same failure, or hidden ones surfaced by regulators, do trigger a rescore under our methodology.
Where are the primary regulator sources?+
US: recalls.gov, FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS. UK: Food Standards Agency and MHRA. EU: RAPEX / Safety Gate. Canada: Health Canada. Australia: product safety register. Every entry links directly to the original notice.