How did the US recall a billion products in six months?

The U.S. government has pulled more than a billion consumer products from shelves in the past half-year, marking an unprecedented surge in recalls tied to safety hazards. Regulators cite issues ranging from contaminated food and defective electronics to hazardous children’s toys and faulty medical devices as the primary drivers behind the wave of removals. Experts warn the scale of these recalls reflects growing concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities and manufacturing oversight. Consumers are advised to check recent recall lists as products spanning multiple industries remain at risk.

The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.