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21 CFR 117.139(b): Recall plan

PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD · Subpart C-Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls

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Citation 21 CFR 117.139(b)
Section Recall plan
Part PART 117-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE, HAZARD ANALYSIS, AND RISK-BASED PREVENTIVE CONTROLS FOR HUMAN FOOD
Subpart Subpart C-Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Food/Cosmetics
Regulation text (excerpt) (b) The written recall plan must include procedures that describe the steps to be taken, and assign responsibility for taking those steps, to perform the following actions as appropriate to the facility: (1) Directly notify the direct consignees of the food being recalled, including how to return or dispose of the affected food; (2) Notify the public about any hazard presented by the food when appropriate to protect public health; (3) Conduct effectiveness checks to verify that the recall is…

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