Recall Comparison Tool
PlainRecalls lets you compare recall history across multiple dimensions. Pick two entities below and view them side by side.
Compare Agencies
FDA vs CPSC vs NHTSA vs USDA — see which agency issues the most recalls in each category.
Compare Categories
Food vs consumer products vs vehicles — compare recall volume across product classes.
Compare Manufacturers
Compare recall frequency and severity between two firms across their full federal record.
Year-over-Year
Track how recall volume has shifted annually across all four federal agencies.
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