Compare: fda-device vs fda-food
Comparing recall records for fda-device and fda-food. Both entities appear in the PlainRecalls federal recall index, which aggregates filings from the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Side-by-side comparison is useful for spotting differences in recall volume, severity distribution, and defect patterns between two agencies, categories, manufacturers, or time periods.
fda-device
Federal recall records indexed under this identifier. Open the full entity page to see the complete recall history, severity distribution, and affected-unit counts.
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Federal recall records indexed under this identifier. Open the full entity page to see the complete recall history, severity distribution, and affected-unit counts.
View fda-food full record →How to Use This Comparison
Comparisons on PlainRecalls surface structural differences between two recall records or entities — severity classes, issuing agency, recalling firm, affected-unit counts, and hazard framing. Use this view when you need to decide which of two products, firms, or time windows carries more risk. For authoritative decisions, always click through to each entity's detail page and verify the recall number against the issuing agency's live record.
Data Sources
- Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API — food, drug, and medical device recall records
- Source: CPSC Recalls API + NHTSA Recalls API + USDA FSIS — consumer products, vehicles, and meat/poultry feeds