Transcript Slide 1

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
40
30
20
10
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Recall Statistics
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
20012006
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