Thought Leadership

Recalls are always unexpected and often happen at lightning speed. Whether it is a positive contamination test in a food product, a faulty lithium-ion battery in a consumer product, or a mislabeled drug or medical device, companies must act swiftly. That’s why the best approach is to be recall ready at all times. But where […]

As we mentioned in our first blog of 2018, The Future of Recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) held a workshop on how to improve recall effectiveness. In the report that followed that event, the CPSC stated that recalls with direct notifications have proven most effective. According to the agency, recall alerts, which require […]

Drug recalls can be extremely taxing for all parties involved. From making sure there is a temporary replacement to checking the supply of the replacement and its reliability, companies face many challenges. Along with this complex process, manufacturers must ensure recall is handled properly and the affected drug is removed from distribution. However, by not […]

Between new product development, employee training and retention, and all the other tasks involved in maintaining and growing a business, taking time to conduct a mock recall often doesn’t land at the top of the to-do list. But considering the fact that a recall, if mismanaged, can seriously jeopardize the strength of companies, there are […]

There are dozens of food recalls issued every quarter in the U.S. alone. But despite the frequency of food recalls, there are a number of aspects many people – even industry leaders – may not realize. When consumers become ill, they typically think of the last food they consumed. But actually, it can take a […]