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Yes, smartctl / smartmontools
sourceforge.net/projects/smartmontools/files/smartmontools/6.4/
You'll want to look for pending sectors.. and uncorrectable errors.
Pro Tip: You can setup smartmontools to email you when there is a significant change in drive health
Never knew that, just set it up now!
CrystalDiskInfo is also a nice GUI windows app that detects USB drives well