Experts Warn Food Recalls Are Too Late, Too Vague, and Too Easy to Miss,

Experts Warn Food Recalls Are Too Late, Too Vague, and Too Easy to Miss,

At the 2025 Food Safety Summit, FDA leaders highlighted a critical issue: recall messaging isn’t getting through.Konev Timur / Getty ImagesKey PointsRecall alerts are often delayed, with serious cases taking three to five weeks — or even longer — to be officially classified by the FDA.Most consumers never see recall notices, with only 13% visiting recall websites and just 3% subscribed to alerts, according to behavioral research.Experts say the …