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Recalls

Several federal agencies enforce product-safety regulations and provide recall information. Central access to recall information is at www.recalls.gov .

Consumer products: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC); 800-638-2772.

Motor vehicles, car seats: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); 888-DASH-2-DOT.

Foods, medicines, cosmetics, pet food: Food and Drug Administration (FDA); 888-INFO-FDA.

Eggs, meat, poultry products: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS); 888-674-6854.

Environmental products, pesticides: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); 800-858-7378.

Boats and boating safety: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG); 800-368-5674.

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