Recall of Unsatisfactory Products
Product recall is bringing back merchandise from the distribution system because of one or more unsatisfactory characteristics.
Every food business is susceptible to potential product recall.
A satisfactory public image of businesses can be preserved during a recall of a well organized plan is implemented.
During a recall, products are recovered from distribution as a result of voluntary action by a business firm or involuntary action due to FDA action.
The basic reasons for recall are best describe in the FDA recall classifications:
Class I: As a result of a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use or exposure to a defective product will cause a serious public health hazard including death.
Class II: As a result of a situation where the use of or exposure to a defective product may cause a temporary adverse health hazard, or where a serious adverse public health hazard (death) is remote.
Class III: As a result of a situation where use of or exposure to a defective product will not cause a public health hazard.
An example of a Class I product recall would be contaminated with toxic substance (chemical or microbial).
A Class II product recall involves products contaminated with with food infection microorganisms.
A Class III example is products that do not meet a standard of identity.
Recall of Unsatisfactory Products
