2026 State of the Nation Recall Index:
Essential insight and analysis for mitigating recall risk

Sedgwick’s 2026 State of the Nation Recall Index report is here – providing manufacturers, suppliers and retailers with vital and unbiased perspectives on past, present and future recall data and product safety trends.
 
In addition to offering a comprehensive year-in-review of 2025 recall data, the Index also shares key insights and guidance into the economic, regulatory and legal developments shaping product safety across five key industries: automotive, food and drink, pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer products.
 
Discover why recalled units across U.S. industries reached a 3-year high.
 
Product recalls are one of the toughest tests of corporate leadership. As supply chains become more diverse, and regulatory environments more complex, companies face increased liability and exposure.
 
Download your copy now and discover why the Index has established itself as the essential ‘go-to’ guide for product safety and risk mitigation in more than 100 countries.
 

Download and discover:

  • How U.S. regulators are moving beyond traditional product approvals and placing greater weight on how products perform in the real world.
  • Why AI, digital tools, and data integrity are fast becoming frontline product safety and liability risks across industries.
  • What trade pressures and domestic manufacturing incentives mean for supply-chain resilience, quality control, and recall readiness.
  • A comprehensive year-in-review of product safety data, insights, and predictions for 2026, including an analysis of the emerging threats fuelling U.S. product recall activity.
About Sedgwick Brand Protection

Trusted by the world’s leading brands and most relied on businesses, Sedgwick brand protection is the market-leading provider of best practice product recall and remediation solutions.

With a 30-year track record of successfully protecting businesses, their customers and our environment, we’ve managed more than 8,000 of the most sensitive and time critical product recall programs, spanning 150+ countries and 50+ languages.