FDA's Pilot Program to Better Educate Consumers about Recalled Food Products (fda.gov)

What is the purpose of this pilot program?

FDA is conducting a six-month pilot program to educate and assist consumers in identifying recalled food products that may pose a significant health risk. FDA wants to help consumers identify these products by posting a photo of the principal label panel. We believe that by posting a photo of the label, consumers will be able to more easily identify and avoid these potentially hazardous food products. This pilot is one among a number of measures taken by FDA to proactively educate the public and improve food safety.

OTHER QUESTIONS and links to answers:

What are typical food risks that FDA alerts the public to?

Which recalled products are part of the pilot program?

Where can I find the Web site where information and photos about recalled foods are posted?

Why is FDA piloting the use of photos with recalled human food products only?

How long will this pilot program last?

What is the purpose of the pictures and what do they show?

Why do some recalls include photos and others do not?

Can I be alerted by e-mail when there is a new recall?

Where can I comment on this pilot program?

What does FDA do with the comments it receives?