2025 Week 2 – Recall Reasons

This week highlights two areas of focus for prevention – Allergens and Contaminants, specifically, Foreign Materials.

Recall Prevention Tips

1. Enhance Allergen Control Programs
   • Verify all ingredients are properly documented and reflected on packaging.
   • Conduct allergen labeling checks at every production stage.
   • Train staff to prevent cross-contact and ensure compliance with allergen declaration standards.
2. Strengthen Foreign Material Controls
   • Perform regular equipment inspections and maintenance to reduce contamination risks.
   • Verify detection systems are calibrated and working properly.
   • Establish a robust employee communication and escalation process for failures.
3. Improve Packaging Verification Processes
   • Conduct a packaging review at receipt to ensure they meet company standards.
   • Implement automated and manual checks to confirm correct product-label pairing.
   • Regularly audit and refine packaging workflows to prevent misbranding.