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Managing Food Recalls and Food Tampering

Managing Food Recalls and Food Tampering. +. =. Food Recalls. A request to return a product, usually due to the discovery of safety issues. Announced on TV, radio, and in newspapers. On the internet at www.foodsafety.gov. What You Should Do With A Recalled Food Product.

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Managing Food Recalls and Food Tampering

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  1. Managing Food Recalls and Food Tampering + =

  2. Food Recalls • A request to return a product, usually due to the discovery of safety issues. • Announced on TV, radio, and in newspapers. • On the internet at www.foodsafety.gov

  3. What You Should Do With A Recalled Food Product • Return the product to the store or place of purchase, or • Throw the product away. DO NOT EAT THE RECALLED PRODUCT

  4. Food Tampering • Signs of food tampering. • Broken seals. • Safety button has been popped. • Unusual stains. • Unusual smell or odor. • Damage to the package.

  5. Who You Should Contact • Store where the item was found. • Local Health Department • Food and Drug Administration • US Department of Agriculture DO NOT EAT ANY FOOD THAT HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH!

  6. Foodborne Illness • Warning Signs • Contact your healthcare provider if: • - Diarrhea is bloody. • - Diarrhea and vomiting last more than 3 days. • - Symptoms of stiff neck, severe headache, and • fever occur all at once.

  7. Conclusion • Food recalls are announced on the television and radio, in the newspaper, or on the internet. • Never eat a recalled product. • Signs of food tampering are broken seals, safety button popped, unusual stains, unusual smell or odor, or damage to the package. • Report all signs of food tampering.

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