Recall Policy
There are basically three types of recall policies
- Voluntary recalls are the most common method of effectively removing or correcting consumer products in violation of FDA and USDA regulations.
- Recalls may be requested by the regulatory agencies due to the product being harmful, a risk to the public, or out of compliance with food regulations.
- Product seizures occur when manufacturers refuse to recall a product or when the recall is ineffective and the violation continues.
Recall Classification
- Class I recall is the situation in which there is reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequence or death.
- Class II recall is the situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
- Class III recall is the situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
