Farm Recall Program

Policy

A recall program is used to remove contaminated product from the supply chain after it has left the farm. How recalled products are to be handled will be established on a case-by-case basis with each individual buyer. A Recall Form will be used to gather the information needed to complete the Recall. This information is recorded in the Recall Log.

Recalls will be initiated under circumstances such as:

• Intentional contamination of product.
• Product found with high levels of pesticide residue and/or pesticide residue from an illegal or restricted chemical.
• Known or suspected contamination by a chemical, physical or microbiological hazard.
• Hazards including known infectious disease or blood contamination (refer to SOP - Blood & Bodily Fluids).
• Notification from a supplier or business partner that any of the above occurred prior to receipt of the product at its final destination.

Recall procedure will follow the SOP - Issuing A Food Recall. Recalled product will be handled using the SOP - Disposal of Contaminated Foods.

Mock Recall

A mock recall is performed on actual delivered product annually to verify the effectiveness of the recall program. Record is kept in the Recall Log.

Procedure:

1. A buyer is contacted and informed that a mock recall is being performed.
2. The buyer is asked to locate all containers of a particular purchased product.
3. The buyer is asked to supply an accounting of the quantity of product still in their possession and the quantity of product sold. This can be done over the phone.
4. All communication with the buyer will be recorded and included in the Recall Log.