Food Recalls

Janice Attrill

Advisor Event & Emergency Response

Content

•Definitions

•Background

•Recall Statistics

•Website

•Information

•Future

Definitions

Recall: removal of unsafe food

from the distribution chain and

extends to food sold to

consumers

Definitions

Withdrawal or Trade Recall:

removal of unsafe food from

the distribution chain but does

not extend to food sold to

consumers

Background

NZFSA

•approval/registration of programmes

•support and advice

•co-ordination

Health Protection Officers

•agent for NZFSA

•investigation and assistance

•audit

Background

Expectations

•documented / planned

•mock recalls

•early involvement HPO

Background

FOOD RECALL NOTICE

ALLERGEN WARNING

«Company_Name»«BrandProduct_Name»

«Pack_details», «Batch_Information»

«Company_Name» are recalling their Brand Product_Name» after discovering that the product had been incorrectly labelled. The product contains «BrandProduct_Name» which is not declared on the label.

Consumers who are allergic to «Brand Product_Name» are advised not to consume this product. Any person concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

Background

Sources

•Health Protection Officer

•Medical professional

•Manufacturer or Distributor

•FSANZ

•Other

Recall Statistics

Total Number of Food Safety Recalls per year

0

10

20

30

40

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

Recall Statistics

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 20062001-2006

Micro 8 0 3 8 4 5 28

Foreign Matter

9 8 7 7 1 10 42

Allergen 1 1 21 12 16 6 57

Quality 2 0 2 0 0 2 6

Chemical 2 2 3 2 0 3 12

Total Recalls

22 11 36 29 21 26 145

Recall Statistics

Examples

•Undeclared allergen

•Contamination

Website www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Website www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Website www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Website www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Documents

•Comprehensive Guide

•Quick Reference Guide

•Plan Template

Website www.nzfsa.govt.nz

Information

Recall Costs

•Advertising

•Disposal

•Replacement stock

Future