When food producers find that the food they produce does not meet the food safety standards, they should immediately stop production, recall the food that has been put on the market, notify the relevant producers, operators and consumers, and record the recall and notification.

Food safety law

Article 63 The State establishes a food recall system. If food producers find that the food they produce does not meet the food safety standards or there is evidence that it may endanger human health, they should immediately stop production, recall the food that has been put on the market, notify the relevant producers, operators and consumers, and record the recall and notification.

If a food business operator discovers that the food it deals in has the circumstances specified in the preceding paragraph, it shall immediately stop the business operation, notify the relevant producers, operators and consumers, and record the situation of stopping the business operation and notifying them. If the food producer thinks it should be recalled, it should be recalled immediately. Where the circumstances specified in the preceding paragraph are caused by the reasons of the food business operators, the food business operators shall recall the food they handle.

Food producers and operators shall take measures such as harmless treatment and destruction to prevent the recalled food from entering the market again. However, food producers can continue to sell food recalled because the labels, signs or instructions do not meet food safety standards, provided that remedial measures are taken to ensure food safety; When selling, it should clearly explain the remedial measures to consumers.

Food producers and business operators shall report the recall and handling of food to the food safety supervision and administration department of the local people's government at the county level; If it is necessary to carry out harmless treatment and destruction of the recalled food, it shall report the time and place in advance. The food safety supervision and administration department may conduct on-site supervision when it deems it necessary.

If a food producer or operator fails to recall or stop operating in accordance with the provisions of this article, the food safety supervision and administration department of the people's government at or above the county level may order him to recall or stop operating.