US Food Recalls in 2022: Stats and Insights | Carlisle Technology
US Food Recalls in 2022: Food Recall Stats and Analysis
In this article, learn everything about 2022 US food recalls and food recall insights. Understand top food recall trends to avoid costly mistakes.
Food recalls in the United States are being closely watched by consumers and the food industry. Looking back, the year 2022 had 69 major food recalls and public health alerts issued by US Department of Agriculture.
The food recalls in 2022 negatively impacted numerous American food manufacturers and food processors financially. The recalls were issued to businesses in 38 different states to 37 different businesses.
US Food Recall Stats from 2022 – Frequently Asked Questions
How many food recalls were issued in 2022 in the United States?
There were 69 food recalls in the United States in 2022. This number went up from 63 in 2021. The top cause for food recalls in 2022 was product contamination which is followed by misbranding and unreported allergens.
How many US food businesses were issued a food recall in 2022?
37 different US food businesses were issued at least one food recall in 2022. Out of these 37 businesses, there were only two meat processing businesses that are traditionally known for high-risk microbial food recalls.
Are food recalls increasing in the United States?
The number of food recalls has been very volatile every year in the past decade. Looking at the past 10 years the best year was 2020 with only 50 recalls while 2015 was exceptionally chaotic for businesses and consumers with 157 recalls in one year.
US Food Recalls
What were the top causes of food recalls in 2022?
The top food recall cause in 2022 was product contamination with 31 incidents. The least popular cause was “Unfit for Human Consumption” with only two recalls. See all other causes below:
Which US state had the most food recalls in 2022?
Georgia and Virginia shared the top of the table with 8 food recalls each. In 2022 there were food recalls in more than 30 states while the recalls were limited to only 10 states in 2021.
How many high-risk food recalls were issued in 2022?
USDA RECALL CLASSIFICATIONS
CLASS I –High or Medium Risk
This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
CLASS II – Low Risk
This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
CLASS III – Marginal Risk
This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.
Notable US Food Recalls from 2022
Meat Processing Company. Recalls Various Ready-to-Eat Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination 09/24/2022 – the establishment is recalling approximately 87,382 pounds of various ready-to-eat (RTE) meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Meat Manufacturer Recalled Raw Frozen Diced Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination 12/22/2022 -recalling approximately 3,930 pounds of raw frozen diced beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
Food Manufacturer Recalls Beef Shepherd’s Pie Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination 10/27/2022 – recalled approximately 5,740 pounds of beef shepherd’s pie products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically copper wire pieces.
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How to Prevent Food Recalls?
Want to learn more about food recalls and how to manage them as a food business? Check out the Avoiding Food Recalls in Food Manufacturing article here.
Why Choose Carlisle Technology for Food Traceability?
Carlisle Technology has specialized in plant-floor hardware and software solutions for over 30 years. Our systems have been implemented in food processing plants of all sizes across North America. The breadth of our solutions includes food traceability software, small static weighing systems, and complex in-motion weighing labeling and sortation systems. Carlisle Technology’s Symphony software is a robust and reliable Manufacturing Execution and Warehouse Management system that provides 360-degree visibility into your plant-floor production and warehouse inventory. Not only does Carlisle provide industry-proven solutions, but we also help maintain the systems that we sell with our expert hardware and software support teams.
Written by: Can Malay, SEO Specialist – Carlisle Technology
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