This symposium focuses on recalls further down the supply chain continuum with retail and food service. The FDA will also provide an analysis of recalls and the Reportable Foods Registry. Recalls remain a relevant topic, as grocery retailers handling hundreds of recalls a year. Over the past year, retailers and restaurants have seen ground beef recalled for Escherichia coli contamination; cantaloupes recalled due to Salmonella; and onions, smoked salmon, mushrooms, trail mix, cheese, more cantaloupes, and packaged salads recalled due to contamination by Listeria monocytogenes. It is essential for retail grocery and food service operators to partner with their suppliers, regulatory agencies, and food safety peers to implement innovative, best practices for proper execution of recalls at retail and food service. Not only will proper recall management improve consumer confidence, but it will also reduce and/or prevent expanded foodborne illness.

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