How do I find out if my product has been recalled?

Before you buy a product, especially for a child, find out if the manufacturer has recalled it. Visit these websites to find the latest on safety recalls: Recalls.gov lists recalls from federal agencies.
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Protect Yourself from Recalled Products
  1. child safety seats.
  2. cosmetics.
  3. food.
  4. medication.
  5. toys.
  6. vehicles.
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What products have recently been recalled?

  • Over 450K Kidde Smoke Alarms Recalled. Bayer Recalls Alka-Seltzer Plus Products. Dr. ...
  • Graco High Chairs Recalled Due to Fall Hazard. KitchenAid Kettles Recalled Due to Burn Hazard. VTech Recalls Two Popular Baby Items. ...
  • Buttermilk Biscuit Dough Recalled Due to Listeria. FDA Issues Warning About Bone Treats.
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What website can be used to find a list of recalled food?

Recalls.gov. You can also get the Food Safety Widget to display food safety alerts and recalls on your Web site. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). FSIS issues recalls on meat, poultry, and egg products.
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How do I get recall notifications?

You can subscribe to email alerts from NHTSA. On the subscription page, enter your email address and select the year, make, and model of the vehicle(s) you want to receive updates for. NHTSA will alert you when a manufacturer reports a new recall for the same brand and model year.
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Do I need a receipt for a recalled item?

The upside: You don't have to bring in the recalled product, you just have to show a receipt of purchase. Plus, you don't have to lug around that recalled sack of potatoes or those oozing ground beef patties in your car. The downside: You'll definitely need a receipt.
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How to Know If a Product Has Been Recalled



Do product recalls ever expire?

As a general rule, recalls have no expiration date. Additionally, they will transfer from one owner to another. If you buy a used car and only later discover an open recall, you are entitled to the repair even though you were not the owner at the time of the recall.
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Do you get a refund if an item is recalled?

When a manufacturer recalls a food product, they provide instructions on what to do with the product. Typically, the instructions will indicate that you need to do one of the following: Return the product to the store where you bought it for a refund.
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How do I check my VIN number for recalls?

The best way to know for sure is to call the phone number that we provide on your vehicle's recall page or go to the government NHTSA site and look up your specific car by its 17-character VIN number.
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What P&G products are being recalled?

According to the company's December 2021 recall notice, brands affected by the recall include: Pantene, Waterless (branded as Waterl<ss), Aussie, Hair Food, Herbal Essences and Old Spice.
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What food is being recalled right now 2021?

Memorable 2021 Food Recalls

Tyson Foods Inc. recalled 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products for possible Listeria contamination. Serenade Foods recalled 60,000 pounds of frozen, stuffed chicken products sold nationwide for possible salmonella contamination.
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What foods are currently being recalled?

Recalls/Alerts
  • California Company Recalls Fish, Shrimp Products. Jun 16th, 2022.
  • Protein Bars Recalled Over E. Coli. Jun 15th, 2022.
  • Sandwiches Recalled Over Printing Error. Jun 10th, 2022.
  • Sprinkles Recalled After Samples Found to Contain Milk. Jun 7th, 2022.
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Is there a food recall app?

The USDA announced a series of updates and new features to its FoodKeeper mobile app. The USDA's "Foodkeeper" app. (Photo courtesy USDA.) An update to the Department of Agriculture's FoodKeeper food and beverage freshness app will now push real-time updates to users about recalls.
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What deodorant is recalled?

Unilever Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder and Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh Due to Presence of Slightly Elevated Levels of Benzene.
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What shampoos and conditioners are recalled?

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is recalling 32 different products of dry shampoo and conditioner from brands Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Waterl<ss, Hair Food and Old Spice due to the presence of the cancer-causing chemical benzene. According to a recall notice posted Dec.
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Is Pantene shampoo being recalled?

Procter & Gamble recalled about 30 of its aerosol hair products after it detected small amounts of the human carcinogen benzene, according to the company's Dec. 17, 2021 press release.
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Is Pantene liquid shampoo recalled?

DOES THIS RECALL IMPACT PANTENE MOUSSES, HAIRSPRAYS, LIQUID SHAMPOOS, LIQUID CONDITIONERS, STYLING PRODUCTS OR TREATMENTS? No. All other Pantene products are not impacted by the scope of this recall and may continue to be used as intended.
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How do I check a VIN number for free?

You can get a free VIN check at the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), VehicleHistory.com or iSeeCars.com/VIN. Just pop in your car's digits and these sites will do the VIN lookup and give you information on the vehicle.
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Is Carfax free to use?

Using CARFAX Used Car Listings is the only way to get a free, complete CARFAX Report. You can also take advantage of CARFAX data to find cars that are reported accident-free, have only one owner, and more.
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How long are recalls good for?

A recall is good through the statute of limitations for up to ten years, with the exception of tire recalls which are valid for 60 days. However a car manufacturer is inclined to fix the issue even after those ten years have passed and most will give you no issues repairing the car.
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Is it illegal to give away recalled items?

If you are in the business of reselling products, you are expected to know the laws, rules, and regulations that apply to your business, including whether a product you are selling has been recalled for a safety issue. It is illegal to sell any recalled product.
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Who pays for a product recall?

Consumer protection laws require manufacturers and suppliers to bear the costs of all product recalls and any associated costs. 7 Though insurance may cover a minimal amount to replace defective products, many product recalls result in lawsuits.
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What happens if a product is recalled?

If an item you have is recalled, your next move depends on the type of product and the instructions put out by the government agency or manufacturer. Usually the company that makes the product or a government agency will announce the product recall and encourage people who have that item to take action.
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Which Old Spice deodorant is being recalled?

The recalled products include: Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz. Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz. Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz.
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What Old Spice products are recalled?

Old Spice, Secret Antiperspirants Recalled Due to Benzene
  • 012044001912 Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6 ounces.
  • 012044044759 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8 ounces.
  • 037000729747 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8 ounces.
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What two deodorants are recalled?

Unilever is recalling lots of its Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder and Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh with an expiration date through September 2023.
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