Instead of feeding that feeling that everything we’ve purchased is contaminated, we decided to do some research of our own to figure out exactly what should be done when there’s a food recall. Throwing away everything in the fridge seemed like a slight overreaction (although it doesn’t always seem that way at the time), but we’re now armed with the steps that should be taken when a food recall happens and feel confident that we can walk away with our fridges and pantries still intact! Here are three things to keep in mind when there is a food recall, including what to do with the recalled product:
Do Not Jump To Conclusions
An important thing to keep in mind is that some products are recalled due to a potential contamination, not necessarily a confirmed contamination. Just because A product is potentially affected and has been recalled does not mean YOUR product has been contaminated. Look at establishment numbers and compare packaging with what’s been recalled to confirm whether you’re in the clear or not.
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