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There are many government agencies that have some limited form of the responsibilities of a product recall, such as responsibility Coast Guard some marine-product recalls like floatation devices, and the EPA Environmental Protection Agency () jurisdiction over the withdrawals damage to the environment. However, most of the recoveries in the United States through one of four government agencies: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This article intended to inform consumers about which agency to contact when they have complaints about a product, and how are in contact with the agency.

Food Recalls

Both the FDA and the USDA is responsible for food, but each has their own jurisdictions. If you have a complaint to about meat, poultry, dairy and egg products, the USDA should be informed immediately. See the end of this article for contact information in all organisms. For all other food products (ie canned goods, fruits and vegetables, processed foods, snacks, food, restaurant, etc …) must contact the FDA.

Pharmaceutical Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs and health supplements

The FDA is in charge or regulating of these, although their ability to regulate health supplements and "natural remedies" is somewhat limited at present. It is very important to communicate with the FDA in the case an unexpected side effect of any drug or health supplement so they can investigate quickly to save others from similar – or worse – Reactions.

Cars trucks, vans, SUVs, ATVs and motorcycles

Most things with an engine and four wheels are covered by the NHTSA, although some ATVs and motorcycles may also be covered by the CPSC. In general, if it is legal to ride on streets should contact the USDA. If this is a motorized toy vehicle recreational contact with the CPSC.

Auto parts, tires, car seats infant and Vehicle Accessories

If you are directly related to the car, as some or tires, contact the NHTSA. Child car seats and car accessories Most non-essential are handled by the CPSC.

Toys, electronics, furniture, clothing, etc. …

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has more to worry about in terms of products in general. Almost everything you can think of that was not included in one of the above is handled by the CPSC.

How to Contact Each Agency

FDA – www.fda.gov
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857-0001
1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

USDA – Www.usda.gov
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250

CPSC – www.cpsc.gov
4330 to East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814

NHTSA – www.nhtsa.gov
Office of Defects Investigation NHTSA / CRD
NVS-216
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590

Learn More

USDA History
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/06/history-of-the-us-department-of-agriculture-usda.html

FDA History
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/06/history-of-the-food-and-drug-administration-fda.html

History of CPSC
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/05/us-consumer-product-safety-commission-cpsc.html

NHTSA History
http://www.usrecallnews.com/2008/06/history-of-the-us-national-highway-traffic-safety-administration-nhtsa.html

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