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Food recall flowchart template

When a food safety problem is found, the first hours decide how many people are put at risk. This example traces a batch of hummus with undeclared sesame back to its four supplier lots and forward to five customers with unit counts, decides between a withdrawal and a full recall, notifies the authorities, drafts the point-of-sale recall notice and lists the first-24-hour actions.

This is a planning example, not food-safety advice or a HACCP plan. Follow your local food-safety law and an approved HACCP plan.

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Food recall flowchart example showing one step back and one step forward traceability, withdrawal or recall decision, a recall notice and a first-24-hours checklist
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Identify the batch

    Put the affected product, batch code, date mark and quantity in the centre, then list every supplier lot that went into it.

  2. Trace forward

    List every customer who received the batch and how many units, so you know exactly where the product is.

  3. Decide and notify

    If any product may have reached consumers, it is a recall. Tell the authorities straight away and agree the notice wording.

Questions about this template

Can I run a recall drill with this flowchart?

Yes. Swap in a real batch and supplier lots, then work through one step back, one step forward and the first 24 hours checklist as a practice run.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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