From physical contamination to foodborne illness outbreaks to undeclared allergens, food recalls are an unfortunate part of the food industry. In fact, there were 313 last year alone in the US. It is essential to get relevant information, track recalled food in inventory, and dispose of recalled food properly to prevent accidentally serving unsafe food to children in your care.

1. Understand how to find out about recalled food products.
2. Know how to respond to and document a food recall.
3. Establish procedures for handling food recalls.