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PlainRecalls is an independent data-journalism portal that analyzes product recalls using public data from FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA. Recall records are ingested programmatically from official agency APIs; the team writes and reviews the guides, methodology, and editorial commentary while maintaining independence by not accepting payment from entities it covers. This approach provides reliable, neutral insights into recall trends and their implications for consumers.
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plainrecalls is a data-journalism publisher: we compile public datasets, verify them against their official sources, and present them in plain language. Editorial standards, sourcing, and how we handle corrections are described on our about and methodology pages.