Casualty, Manufacturing, Product Recall, Property & Casualty

Understanding the FDA’s Mandated Recall Authority and Insurance Implications

03/19/19

In November 2018, the FDA released new guidance on how and why it will utilize its statutory power to mandate recalls under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). To adapt to the new requirements, companies face a financial burden related to improving technology and allocating appropriate labor. This article provides insight into the FSMA and the importance of an insurance policy that responds to government intervention and mandated recalls.

Casualty, Product Recall, Property & Casualty

Whole Genome Sequencing and the Increase in Food Contamination Recalls

The number of food contamination recalls continues to grow at a record-setting pace. In large part, the exponential increase in food recalls is a result of government regulatory bodies’ growing use of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) to identify the source of the contaminants. This article discusses the revolutionary impact of WGS on the food production industry.

Casualty, Product Recall, Property & Casualty

Case Study: Ingredient Manufacturers and Their Product Recall Insurance Risk

Ingredient manufacturers sell their product to other manufacturers who use it to make other products, some of which are ingredients themselves. This positions ingredient manufacturers uniquely in the event of a recall, since they may need to indemnify large financial losses sustained by multiple third parties.​