Product Recalls: Brief FAQ on Product Recalls

Brief FAQ on Product Recalls

When is it decided that a product should be recalled?

A recall can be initiated in a number of ways, including:

• manufacturer discovers a problem through internal checking systems
• advice from government authorities
• customer complaint to a regulatory agency
• concerns from consumer groups that regularly monitor food.

How does a recall work?

When a problem product has been distributed beyond the warehouse to consumers, then the manufacturer must advise or warn those customers who may have the item in their home. The decision on how best to do this is taken in consultation with the proper government regulatory agency. When a decision to issue a recall is made, warnings must be placed in the media, usually newspapers, and at locations where the product has been sold.

What does a recall notice look like?

A recall notice will usually display the following information:

• who is recalling the product
• what the product is
• what’s wrong with it
• a health warning and action
• where the product can be found
• what action should be taken
• who to contact for questions about the product

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