What is a food recall, and what
is its purpose?
A food recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor
to protect the public from products that may cause health problems
or possible death. The purpose of a recall is to remove meat or poultry
from commerce when there is reason to believe it may be adulterated
(injurious to health or unfit for human consumption) or misbranded
(false or misleading labeling and/or packaging).
(Source:FSIS
Food Recalls)
Where can consumers find information
on recalls of food products?
For information on recalls of meat and poultry products, consumers
may contact the following:
Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854);
TTY: 1-800-256-7072; E-mail: mphotline.fsis@usda.gov
For information on recalls of all other foods, please contact FDA's
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's Outreach and Information
Center at 1-888-SAFE FOOD (1-888-723-3366).
What should consumers do if they
have a product that has been recalled?
If they find the recalled products, consumers should not eat them,
but should return them to the point of purchase.
