Relying on a vast network of food safety surveillance capabilities, FSIS is identifying an increasing number of problems associated with meat and poultry products in commerce. These problems can vary wildly, ranging from the production of products under “unsanitary conditions” to producing products contaminated with Listeria, E. coliO157:H7 or antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella.
When the resulting recalls occur, most generic recall plans are woefully inadequate to guide a company through the wide range of challenges it will face. That’s why it’s critical for all companies to blow the dust off of their standard recall plan and ensure they have a world-class recall plan solidly in place.