Protecting the health and well-being of consumers is always a top priority in the food industry. And while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to implement regulations to prioritize the safety of U.S. consumers, some food companies are finding it challenging to keep up with changing regulations.
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Supply chain disruptions have impacted many industries in recent years, but not all industries are quite as fragile and important as the infant formula industry in the U.S. Infants represent one of the most vulnerable populations in our modern day, which means even the smallest of disruptions in the infant formula market can have detrimental impacts. Unfortunately, the past few years have seen intense shifts, from the pandemic slowing down production, to four separate recalls, and to a war in Ukraine that impacted critical supplies – the formula industry has not been able to catch a break since March 2020.
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In an increasingly complex and global supply chain, ensuring food safety and quality is critical to protect consumers from foodborne illnesses and other risks. For businesses, prioritizing food safety does not only mean you are protecting the health and well-being of your consumers, but it also means that you are taking on a responsibility to comply with industry rules and regulations.
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Each year, companies lose millions of dollars to food recalls. While your company’s brand and reputation are on the line when it comes to pulling a potentially harmful product off the shelves, what’s even more important is the threat of harming the consumer if you don’t do it quickly and efficiently.
While preventative action can be taken to mitigate the effects of a food product recall, it’s something that your company needs to be prepared for at any time. Food product recalls can change a company's whole dynamic from financial devastation to reputational damage – after all, the average food recall totals $2-$10 million in direct costs.
