Key findings
- 01Recalls tied to traceability gaps rose 18% year over year.
- 02Listeria and allergen incidents remained the top two recall triggers.
- 03Faster source-tracing cut average recall duration by nine days.
Summary
Every outbreak leaves a trail of lessons. Read together, last year's recalls reveal a clear pattern: the biggest cost driver isn't the hazard. It's how long it takes to trace it.
This report analyzes the year's foodborne illness and recall events, the traceability gaps behind them, and the practices that shortened response times most.
What you’ll learn
Which recall triggers are rising, where traceability most often breaks down, and what measurably speeds up response.