This visual shows the number of days to a firm-issued press release for recalls. The chart shows the percentage of all recalls within this period that had firm-issued press releases within 1 day, within 2-5 days, or more than 5 days after the recall was initiated. Note that all Class I recalls are included regardless of whether the facility involved with the recall is exempt from the Human or Animal Food Preventive Controls regulations. Point to a slice of the donut to see the number of recalls that fell within the time span indicated.
Note: Current Fiscal Year represents performance year-to-date.
Swift action by a firm after identification of a recall event is critical to the prompt removal of the hazard from the distribution chain. While firms are not always required to issue press, FDA monitors the speed by which a firm issues public notification regarding a recall event for Class I recalls when possible. Detailed analysis of this information can contribute to improved Agency and firm collaboration in communicating hazard information and removing potential hazards from the marketplace.