Food safety does not take time.
In December 2024, consumers from all over the country gathered for holidays with loved ones. 24 foods are recalled It led to the confusion of confusing people who tried to identify the right grocery store list and change the menu. Unfortunately, it also sent dozens of people to the hospital.
It is not surprising that consumer confidence in food safety is the lowest level. It is not exaggerated -it is the data of IT 2024 IFIC Food and Health Survey. Confidence in food safety decreased to 62%, down 8%year -on -year, and almost one -third (32%) of consumers is very concerned about food mediated diseases such as E. coli.
At the same time, according to a recent polling poll 39% of Americans Trust the government to ensure food safety. Emotions are reduced in 47%in 2019.
In the food industry business, this number has a direct impact on brand reputation, consumer relationships and profits.
The business cost of food is recalled
Food recalls are one of the most destructive and expensive events in a food company.
that The average direct cost is $ 10 millionIt reflects the costs related to logistics, legal fees and promotion efforts.
The immediate financial burden is only part of the story. no way 2022 NIELSENIQ Survey 68%of consumers said they will stop buying brands after food safety incidents. Almost half will share negative experiences with others.
Depending on the seriousness of the recall, sales and consumer trust can take 1-4 years. In 2009, the peanut recalled almost $ 1 billion I lost peanut sales over several months.
Food recall: New regulations, new challenges and new opportunities
Food recalls are all personality. Many factors contribute to the occurrence. However, aggressive measures to suppress them are essential for 48 million people in the United States every year because of the disease -oriented food mediated diseases.
In early 2025, dozens of new regulations were implemented to solve food safety issues. Similarly, a new federal bill has been proposed to protect consumers from Salmonella and other pollutants. This includes:
- Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Section 204 (Enactment): This new rule A company that deals with high -risk foods must set up measures to create comprehensive food tracking plans and log tracking events and major data elements.
Read a guide on the effect of FSMA 204 on you.
- Salmonella framework of poultry products (Proposal): Food safety and inspection service proposal Set the product standards to prevent the poultry products with a specific level or strain of Salmonella from entering the market.
- Keep the food container safely from the PFA (Proposal): Recent Re -introduced law It is designed to avoid using PFA in food containers. PFAs found in Christdorf, waterproof and non -stick products can contaminate food and can lead to serious health complications.
These regulations are necessary to prevent food safety issues, but compliance may require organized effort. Moreover, it is difficult to change if a company is busy dealing with the supply chain, the lack of labor and inflation pressure.
Therefore, it is important to provide fair consideration if a single solution can solve several problems.
Role of packaging in food safety and recall
Packaging plays a much bigger role in food safety than many people know. In the industry, where the cardboard box is still in progress, the high food recall rate and emerging regulations emphasize the need for better packaging products.
As for the recall, there are two main problems related to corrugated packaging, that is, structure and tracking.
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As a paper product, the cardboard box is very vulnerable to water absorption, especially for fresh agricultural products and meat, even when the box is waxed. In addition, because it is not well ventilated, the product (eg, eggs or leaf green) do not cool quickly.
This creates an environment that helps to grow bacteria and increases the risk of pollution. The larger the risk of contamination, the greater the chance of recall.
Tracing
One thing is to prevent the situation that needs to be recalled. Nevertheless, if a recall occurs, companies must respond quickly to alleviate safety risks.
Single -use packaging complicates this process. Unlike reusable packaging solutions, the existing cardboard box lacks built -in trade, making it difficult to identify and separate contaminated products.
This can lead to a wider and more expensive recall as the company destroys thousands of dollars worth of products to avoid the onset.
How to recall and prevent loss of packaging bridges
It costs a lot to deal with food recalls, and its market share affects crisis response support.
But what if the funds are headed for early mitigation?
The financial advantage of investment in modern packaging solutions is significant. For example, if the tracking is improved, the recall cost can be reduced by up to 80%, and you can save tens of millions of dollars for a wide range of recalls.
Minimize the risk of contamination and product loss
Packaging solution Reused plastic container (RPC) Prevent and reduce food safety risks and reputation damage. Unlike cardboard, non -porous structure minimizes exposure to bacteria, moisture and environmental pollutants.
This is especially important in agricultural products, meat and seafood sectors with high risk of pollution and increasing regulatory supervision.
RPC is also a cost reduction device. Designed to be more firm, RPC protects food better than cardboard boxes. As a result, companies have a positive impact on rejection. Conclusion improvement.
Look forward to the recall curve with tracking castle
The speed is one of the most important factors in recall management. However, it is necessary to use time Passable packaging solution Therefore, the batch can be separated quickly and avoid costly recalls.
Active and passive tracking plays all.
- Activation tracking (Example: IoT sensor) traces the food in real time through the supply chain. This kind of trackingness always increases asset visibility, helping companies see position, environment, and temperature, which minimizes recalls and losses.
- Passive tracking (For example, RFID sensor) provides past data for the product, which is essential for tracking the placement performance over the country origin, manufacturing details and time.
Packaging can be a strategic advantage
By selecting packaging, safety measures and responsiveness are improved to strengthen their reputation for reliability and treatment. If a consumer is convinced of the safety and quality of brand products, it is likely to maintain loyalty to the brand even if the market is volatile.
Packaging selection, such as RPC, builds a better partner relationship. Like consumers, partners are partners who prefer themselves when they trust their promises to reduce risks, prevent losses and support compliance requirements.
Preliminary measures: The key to reducing food is recalled
In TOSCA, innovative packaging systems and tracking solutions help companies meet today’s food safety issues. Reused containers are designed to track, safe, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. By doing measurable steps now, you can protect the supply chain and create a safer and more reliable brand.
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