"Retailers currently receive a number of notices from a number of different sources,” said Tim White
Further down:
“These things will happen because manufacturers and retailers are sourcing products from around the world,” she said. “So in case something does happen, we need to have a system that works, a system that’s fast, a system that allows retailers and suppliers to take product off the shelf.”
Absolutely Correct. I could not agree more.
But barcodes are ABSOLUTELY not the answer! The recent Peanut Butter recall was a prime example. Will these barcodes be worldwide?
Until you have consumers, manufacturers, and retailers aware of ALL recalls the problems will continue!
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