Mitigating Risk After the Egg Recall: Eight Steps Companies in the Distribution Chain Should Consider

25-August-2010

Authors
Kristin R. Eads
Steven B. Toeniskoetter
Kim J Walker

The national media has been abuzz the last week with news of a very large recall involving over 500 million eggs shipped from two Iowa producers.

Consequences of a food recall for stakeholder companies include risks of a legal nature, as well as public relations and business relationship risks. To protect their interests, companies in the distribution chain may wish to consider several proactive steps. Read more

Faegre & Benson has broad experience advising on risk management relating to recall matters and is currently representing several clients in this regard. For further advice and representation, please contact Kristin Eads at 612-766-7903 or KEads@Faegre.com; or Jim O'Neal at 612-766-8402 or JONeal@Faegre.com.

 

 

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