Need to Check Your Fridge for Recalls? Here’s Where to Look
Recent food recalls involving jalapeños and eggs have left consumers scrambling to check their refrigerators for affected items.
But where should you look?
Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and your family safe.
Where to Find Food Recalls
If you’re checking for recalled products, start with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall and safety alert webpage. It lists recently affected products and where they may have been sold.
Use the database to compare the recalled brands and distribution areas with what’s in your refrigerator. A recall may apply only to certain locations or batches.
How to Check Food for Recalls
Pay attention to the brand names, ink-printed “Best By” dates and lot codes on packages. Compare those details with the information in the FDA recall notice. If the product matches, follow the notice’s instructions for disposal or return, and don’t eat it.
This article was originally published by USA TODAY. Reporting by Kaitlyn McCormick, USA TODAY Network.
