UK survey puts average recall cost at almost £550,000

Published:
September 21, 2026, 12:05 am

Recalls can cost about half a million pounds and tracing affected products can take several hours on average, according to a survey in the United Kingdom. Tracing products in the United States routinely takes several days to weeks.

Research in July and August 2026 commissioned by technology company Balloon One included 502 UK food and beverage businesses that manufacture, process, distribute or supply chilled, convenience or ready-to-eat products.

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