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Guilt by Association:The Impact of Secondary Recalls
Erin WoodomFood Compliance Officer
Rapid Response Team MicrobiologistFood and Drug Protection Division
Weak Links in the Food Chain
• Recall preparedness is a vital part of operating a food business
• Even if you are conscientious, can you vouch for your suppliers?
• Your supplier’s suppliers?• Your supplier’s supplier’s suppliers?• Your supplier’s supplier’s supplier’s suppliers?
Case Study: Ground Pepper
• Starting in Summer 2009, an increase in persons infected with Salmonella montevideo was observed
• Cases appeared across the country (see map at right)
Source: Centers for Disease Control
Case Study: Ground Pepper
• Public Health analysis indicated consumption of Daniele-brand sausage and salami linked to illnesses
• Follow-up testing found Salmonella in salami products on market
• USDA and State regulatory agencies began investigating salami manufacturer
Case Study: Ground Pepper
• Investigation led to recall of approximately 1.3 million pounds of meat products
• Three-month investigation suggested pepper used in sausages source of Salmonella
Case Study: Ground Pepper
• FDA tested 3,600 spice samples during investigation
• Two lots of bulk ground pepper from two different suppliers tested positive for Salmonella
• Recall of ingredient led to recall of additional products from additional manufacturers
Case Study: Ground Pepper
• Final Tally– 272 confirmed illnesses from contaminated
products; 11 additional possible illnesses– 2 Ground Pepper Recalls– 6 Sub-Recalls from spice company customers– 75 products removed from market
• Ingredient-driven recalls typically have larger impact and affect more companies
Food for Thought
• Do you keep records of the lot numbers of your raw materials?
• How quickly could you trace your product?• Do you have a good working relationship with
your suppliers?
• Are you prepared to respond quickly to a recall not of your own making?
2009 PCA Peanut Recall
• 3,907 products were recalled in approximately 2,100 sub-recalls
• Estimated $1 billion in economic impact• Peanut product sales from all producers
dropped due to loss of consumer confidence• Are you prepared to manage a crisis among
your commodity? Are you prepared to take advantage of it?
2006 Spinach Recall
• E. coli in bagged spinach caused 199 illness and 3 deaths
• Significant drop in spinach consumption nationwide
• Spinach consumers shifted buying patterns to smaller, local growers
• Some small farms have maintained increased leafy greens sales
Conclusion
• Recalls from wholesale suppliers can quickly grow in scope and cost
• Even if you are careful, another link in the chain can cause problems for you
• Effective crisis planning and management reduces impact and protects your business
• Recalls from other suppliers can be a business opportunity for prepared firms
Questions?
Brett WeedCompliance and Preparedness Administrator
Food and Drug Protection Division
NCFOODSAFETY.COM