SafeScan – FDA Recall Checker

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About this app

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: SafeScan is an independent third-party app. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any government agency.

📌 DATA SOURCE
All recall data is sourced exclusively from the official public FDA Enforcement Report database:

FDA Recalls & Safety Alerts: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts
openFDA Public API Documentation: https://open.fda.gov/apis/food/enforcement/

SafeScan lets you scan any product barcode and instantly check it against the live U.S. FDA recall database — food, medicine, and medical devices.

🔍 HOW IT WORKS
Point your camera at any barcode. SafeScan checks the official FDA enforcement database in seconds and tells you if that product has an active recall.

✅ WHAT YOU CAN CHECK

Food & beverages
Over-the-counter medicines
Prescription drugs
Medical devices
Baby products
Pet food

📋 FEATURES

Live FDA data — fetched directly from openFDA public API
Instant barcode scan or upload a photo from your gallery
Drug recall warnings
Scan history — review everything you've checked
Completely free — no subscription, no hidden fees

⚠️ RECALL ALERTS INCLUDE

Product name and description
Reason for recall
Classification (Class I = most serious)
Affected lot numbers and expiry dates
Recalling company and distribution area

🛡️ YOUR PRIVACY
SafeScan does not collect or upload your personal data. All scan history is stored locally on your device only.

Results are for reference only. Always verify recall information directly at fda.gov before making any health or safety decisions.
Scan any barcode. Check US FDA recalls instantly. Stay safe.
Updated on
Jul 18, 2026

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What’s new

Play Store Policy Fix

Added FDA source URLs (api.fda.gov, fda.gov/safety/recalls) to store description
Added "NOT affiliated with FDA" disclaimer (top and bottom of description)