Organic Food Recalls On The Rise
Posted by Steven J. Klearman
August 20, 2015 9:11 AM
August 20, 2015 9:11 AM
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Organic food recalls are dramatically increasing, according to new data. In fact, these products accounted for 7 percent of all food units recalled so far this year, compared to only 2 percent last year.
The data was compiled by Stericycle, a company that handles recalls for businesses. “The growing consumer and corporate demand for organic ingredients is partially to blame for the increase in recalls,” said Kevin Pollack, vice present at Stericycle.
Moreover, the amount of foods recalled due to potential bacterial contamination has surged this year, adding to an upward trend that started in 2012. Stericycle predicts a 24 percent increase in the foods recalled by the FDA by year-end.
The Organic Trade Association disagrees with Stericycle’s assessment saying its own quick analysis of data from the FDA and the Agriculture Department show the problem is not as severe and estimates 4.9 percent of recalls.