ServSafe Manager Practice Exam

Where can a manager check for food recall notices?

1. Local health department

2. Consumer Reports

3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

4. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The correct answer is: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary federal agency responsible for overseeing food safety and managing food recalls in the United States. They maintain a comprehensive database of food recalls, including notifications about unsafe products, potential contamination, and subsequent market withdrawals. Managers in food service operations can check the FDA's website or communications for real-time information about food recalls that may impact their inventory and customer safety. While the local health department, Consumer Reports, and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) can provide valuable information regarding food safety and practices, they serve different roles in the food safety system. The local health department may issue advisories or local occurrence reports but may not have comprehensive recall information. Consumer Reports focuses on consumer product evaluations and safety but is not a primary source for recall notices. FSIS specifically oversees meat, poultry, and processed egg products and handles recalls related to those products, but it does not cover the full range of food products that the FDA regulates. Therefore, for a comprehensive view of food recalls across all categories of food products, the FDA is the appropriate source to consult.