Food Recalls

Key messaging

Food recalls are an essential safety measure designed to protect consumers from health risks associated with contaminated or improperly labeled food products. Staying informed about food recalls ensures that families and communities remain safe, reduces the risk of illness and empowers consumers to make proactive decisions. By sharing accurate information about recalls and steps to take, we can help protect public health across Georgia.

Resources for food recalls: Developing a Recall Plan, Food recalls: What do they really mean?, GA Department of Ag on Recalls, Food Safety Publications

Sample post captions

Use the hashtag: #UGAExtension #FoodRecall
Tag CAES in your posts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X
Tag UGA Extension in your posts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn

Facebook

🚨 Food Recall Alert 🚨 Attention [County/Area]! A recall has just been issued for [Product Name] because of [Reason for Recall, e.g., potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes]. If you have this product at home:
1️⃣ Check the [specific identifying details like lot numbers or expiration dates].
2️⃣ Follow recall instructions — dispose of it properly or return it.
3️⃣ Learn more about local food recalls: 🔗 https://agr.georgia.gov/recalls

Instagram

⚠️ URGENT: FOOD RECALL ALERT ⚠️ [Product Name] has been recalled because of [Reason, e.g., possible Salmonella contamination]. If this product is in your home, check the [lot numbers/expiration date] and follow the recall instructions: [Instructions]. More information at the link in our bio. (Put link in your bio: https://agr.georgia.gov/recalls)

Twitter/X

🚨 FOOD RECALL ALERT: [Product Name] recalled for [Reason, e.g., contamination risk]. Check lot/expiration details + follow recall steps! Learn more: https://agr.georgia.gov/recalls

Digital Assets

Resources

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Questions

Please contact Jo McLaughlin at jo.mclaughlin@uga.edu with any questions.