There are notifications almost EVERY single day about yet another recall, or an update on an existing recall. Most of these I’ve NEVER heard about on television, on the radio or anywhere else for that matter. Which is VERY concerning! By the time we do hear about them, we’ve already ingested the food or given it to our children. I make a point to check this app before grocery shopping. I do have notifications on. This app includes a lot of information about lot numbers and dates of the recalls, a map of the states that are affected, photographs of the products themselves, the reason for the recall, whether it’s contaminants, undeclared, allergens, or other poisonous bacteria. It even has the human/pet statistics about how many have reported getting sick, have been hospitalized and unfortunately died from the recalled products. This is possibly the most important app you’ll ever download! It’s FREE! What have you got to lose…besides your LIFE?

The Food Recall App deserves FDA funding because it has the potential to revolutionize how consumers stay informed about food safety. Currently, food recalls are often buried in news articles or scattered across various websites, leaving many consumers unaware of potential health risks. This app would serve as a centralized, user-friendly platform, providing instant notifications about recalls specific to users’ purchased products or local grocery stores.By funding this app, the FDA can enhance public health by making vital information more accessible, minimizing the consumption of contaminated products, and ultimately reducing foodborne illnesses. It aligns with the FDA’s mission to protect public health while leveraging modern technology to improve outreach and awareness. Investing in this app demonstrates the FDA’s commitment to proactive, consumer-centric solutions for food safety.

I downloaded this app to keep up to date on all the pet food recalls during the bird flu outbreak, but it has been so much more helpful than I ever expected! I feel so much more confident when buying products because I know I'm up to date on all the current recalls. And if I'm worried about a product, it's super easy to search on the app to see if there are any recalls on it. Every recall that I have heard about has been listed on the app. I find it super helpful that it shows pictures of the products and the states that have been affected. I also love that it has a separate section for pet related recalls! This is definitely in the top five most important apps on my phone. I'm so glad I found it!

With so many recalls coming about in the last year or so, I have become personally much more wary of staying updated on what is going on with our food! This app makes it very convenient and easy to stay updated on the latest recalls, making me feel much safer and more informed as a consumer. Definitely a must have and a great resource to use! This app is easily accessible and very easy to read, which may not always be the case for everyone digging through the long lists and categories on the FDA’s website. A good source for condensed, pertinent and relevant data for recalls that could affect you, your family or people you may know.