Food Recall Database

The Food and Drug Administration is evolving and consumers stand to reap the benefits. The agency recently unveiled a revamped web site that most notably includes a searchable database that aggregates information on the latest food recalls. The database lists each product recall by date, brand name, product description, problem with the food, company conducting the recall, and even includes a photo of the item and a link to the official press release for additional information. Previous attempts by the FDA to digitize food recall information were plagued by disjointed text and an overall sense of inconsistency.