In the very first “Safe Food for Thought”, a blog for certified food protection managers, published on October 30, 2015, we discussed the importance of keeping up to date on food product recalls. As part of that new platform, we included a US foodsafety.gov fed streaming Food recall alert. This feature provides real-time notices of recalls and public health alerts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which are listed in the widget 24/7.
You no longer have to lose sleep worrying about serving contaminated food supplied by a manufacturer. Instead, quickly check the widget on our blog once daily to ensure your supplies are safe.
Food Product Recall Widget For Certified Food Protection Managers
On full screen, you will see the Food Safety Recall widget on the right side of our blog page. A slide bar on the right allows you to scroll down to see recalls past recalls. If you find a recall that concerns you, click on it, and you’ll get detailed information. (You must scroll past the most recent blogs on your mobile to find the widget.)
Indeed, paying attention to product recalls is crucial, but it’s equally important to know what constitutes a recalled item. Food product recalls are incredibly specific. Questionable products in your inventory must have all of these details:
- Same brand
- Product name
- Use-by or freeze-by date
- Establishment number
- And more.
If you’re unsure, your certified food protection manager can always contact the manufacturer with your information and ask if they recalled the food product.
If the product details match, please follow these steps:
- Do not open or consume the product!
- Contact your supplier to return the product or dispose of it according to the instructions in the recall notice. This is vital as it ensures no one else could pick it up and consume it.
By all means, keep yourself and those around you safe by staying informed on recalls and taking proper actions when necessary.
How often do you actively check your inventory products for recalls?
