What Restaurants Need to Know About Recalls | Modern Restaurant Management | The Business of Eating & Restaurant Management News

The FDA has already issued more than 50 food recalls in 2024, causing many consumers to worry about food safety – and raising an important question for the restaurant industry: Would we know exactly what to do in a recall situation?

After restaurants complained to MF Meats about a chemical taste in their products, the company recalled more than 93,000 pounds of meats that may have been contaminated with non-food grade mineral seal oil. Around the same time, M&P Production LTD recalled raw lamb and beef samsa products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. Other recent recalls have included charcuterie meats, applesauce, tahini, and more.

During a recall, the biggest challenge for restaurants is getting complete, accurate information from their suppliers and passing it along to all their locations. Restaurants’ biggest worry is protecting their brand reputation due to something that likely wasn’t their fault.

As food recalls continue, it’s wise for…

Roger Hancock

Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall InfoLink is one of the world’s foremost experts on recalls, with experience that spans the retail, tech, data, regulatory, and supply chain. Recall InfoLink, makes recalls faster, easier, and more accurate across the supply chain to protect consumers and brands. As the only company focused entirely on recalls, Recall InfoLink’s solutions drive immediate action, streamline the recall process, and simplify compliance. Recall InfoLink helps brands become Recall Ready by standardizing data, collaborating with their supply chains, and practicing recall simulations.

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