Food Safety Atlas

Corrective action and product hold

StepFood handlerPerson in chargeFood safety supervisorAccountable managerVerifierSupplierSpecialist contractor
1. See it and say it
2. Make sure the alert reaches someone
3. Stop the food
4. Work out how much is affected
5. Assess how serious it is
6. Decide the fate of the food
7. Put the process right
8. Record it and close it

One person often holds several roles in a small business. Verifying is best done by someone who didn't do the work.