FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of a food product recall?
A
It will ensure that ‘closure orders’ are enforced.
B
To identify any potential food hazards in a food safety program.
C
It enables food manufacturers to produce food products in a hygienic environment.
D
To ensure that any food that may pose a health and safety risk to consumers is removed from distribution, sale and consumption.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Food recalls are an appropriate method for removing or correcting marketed food products and their labelling that violate the laws administered by the regulatory authority.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three primary objectives of a food recall are to: stop the distribution and sale of the product as soon as possible. inform the government, the food businesses that have received the recalled food and the public (for consumer level recalls only) of the problem. remove unsafe product from the marketplace.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is a food recall? A food recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products that may cause health problems or possible death. A recall is intended to remove food products from commerce when there is reason to believe the products may be adulterated or misbranded.

Detailed explanation-4: -Foods are contaminated with a foodborne pathogens such as E. coli or Salmonella. Foods contain an undeclared food allergen. Foods contains physical contaminants such as plastic, glass or metal fragments.

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