Product recalls are an unfortunate reality with much publicity. In addition to the actual handling cost of a recall, there is the hidden cost of potential brand damage. Some recent examples of significant recalls include:

• The recent melamine pet food recall
• The 21 million pound recall of ground beef involving Canada and the US – one of the largest in US history,
• The largest meat recall ever in US history was 27.4 million pounds of fresh and frozen ready-to-eat turkey and chicken products
• The 1.1 million pounds of ground beef recalled in Pennsylvania
• The list goes on and on…

Even companies that are significantly vertically integrated are at risk via the ingredients and packaging materials they procure from others. Some firms are unable to handle the financial exposure and unfortunately pay the supreme price – they go out of business!

Carlisle understands that during these times of crisis, information is power. Immediate, reliable information can drastically limit a firm’s financial exposure. A significant differentiator of Carlisle Technology is the granularity of traceability and recall management we provide.