What should be included in a product recall notice?

• A. Product name, lot or UPC, reason for recall, and action taken.
• B. Only the product name.
• C. The price of the product.
• D. The refrigeration temperature.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that a recall notice must clearly identify the affected item and tell people what to do to stay safe. Including the product name helps people recognize it, but adding the lot number or UPC makes it possible to pinpoint the exact batch or unit that could be unsafe. Explaining the reason for the recall informs consumers about the risk or defect, so they understand why action is needed. Finally, stating the action to be taken guides people on how to respond—whether to return the product, discard it, or seek a replacement or refund—so the recall effectively protects public health.

Other details like the price aren’t relevant to safety and recall effectiveness, and refrigeration temperature isn’t typically required in a standard recall notice unless the specific hazard is temperature-related.