Title 21Food and DrugsRelease 119-73not60

§2103 Ensuring Efficient and Effective Communications During a Recall

Title 21 › Chapter 26— FOOD SAFETY › § 2103

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

During a human or pet food recall, the Secretary must gather recall information with companies and other groups, use existing communication networks (including electronic methods) to notify the public quickly, and post searchable human and pet food recall information in one easy-to-find place on the FDA website.

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Title 21, §2103

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The Secretary shall, during an ongoing recall of human or pet food regulated by the Secretary—
(1)work with companies, relevant professional associations, and other organizations to collect and aggregate information pertaining to the recall;
(2)use existing networks of communication, including electronic forms of information dissemination, to enhance the quality and speed of communication with the public; and
(3)post information regarding recalled human and pet foods on the Internet Web site of the Food and Drug Administration in a single location, which shall include a searchable database of recalled human foods and a searchable database of recalled pet foods, that is easily accessed and understood by the public.

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21 U.S.C. § 2103

Title 21Food and Drugs

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60