FDA Releases New Chapter of PC Human Food Draft Guidance on Developing A Recall Plan
Nov 04, 2019
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Michelle Shapiro
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of draft guidance that explains how food facilities subject to the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food (CGMP & PC Human Food) rule can establish and implement a written recall plan.
Notifying consignees of the food being recalled, including how to return or dispose of the affected food
Notifying the public about any hazards presented by the food
Conducting effectiveness checks to verify that the recall is carried out
Appropriately disposing of recalled food in a way that does not present a safety concern.
The draft guidance provides recommendations that industry may choose to use when developing their recall plans. It also includes resources that the FDA has previously made available to assist with recalls which may help with the preparation of these plans.
About Michelle Shapiro
Michelle Shapiro is a communication specialist for the Environmental Health & Disability team at NACCHO.