When a business must issue a food recall, a proper recall plan must be already in place to minimize its effects. This will allow the company to mitigate more significant problems by reducing the time necessary to act. Whether the recall is self-initiated or by FDA mandate, it’s critical to have a guidebook for any potential scenario.
Product removals and withdrawals range from contamination with a pathogen, such as E. coli, to a foreign object, such as metal, to a nutrient imbalance or undeclared allergens. But one thing is for sure: when your brand is involved in a removal or withdrawal event, it's inconvenient at best—and permanently destructive at worst. To ensure better outcomes, preparing a product removal checklist that corresponds with FDA guidelines is important. You'll be ready to face a product removal or market withdrawal situation.
The global food system is more complex and complicated today than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to reevaluate their current supply chains, as businesses needed to find ways to establish greater resiliency and transparency in response to global supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer demand. Many of our products come from various sources across multiple supply chains worldwide.
After 24 months, one of the biggest gatherings of foodservice professionals will be back in person on May 21-24 in Chicago.
FoodLogiQ will showcase how, with Recall + Response, companies can identify affected products, initiate a traceability investigation, and automate the removal of products at the 2022 Food Safety Summit.
