What is the recommended action if a food product is found to be recalled?

When a food product is found to be recalled, the recommended action is to remove the product from inventory and inform staff. This is essential for maintaining food safety standards and protecting public health.

A recall indicates that there may be a safety risk associated with the product, whether it be due to potential contamination, mislabeling, or other safety concerns. Removing the recalled product from inventory prevents any possibility of it being served to customers, which could lead to foodborne illnesses or other health risks.

Informing staff is equally important, as they need to be aware of the recall to ensure that they do not inadvertently serve the recalled item or use it in food preparation. Training staff on these protocols helps create a culture of food safety within the establishment, ensuring proactive measures are taken to protect consumers.

In contrast, continuing to serve the product, storing it for future use, or attempting to cook it to eliminate hazards are risky actions that could still lead to adverse health effects for consumers. Each of these alternatives fails to adequately address the safety concerns prompted by the recall, thus undermining food safety principles.