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Food Recalls and Agri-Food Market Maturity: A Comparative Analysis Across Major Global Regions (2015–2024)

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  • Iuliana Condulet

    (Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania)

  • Mihaela Pila

    (Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania)

  • Silvius Stanciu

    (Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania)

Abstract

The withdrawal/recall of agri-food products from the market represents an important instrument within modern food safety systems, acting towards reducing the risk associated with the consumption of non-compliant/potentially hazardous products. In the context of the globalization of agri-food trade and the development of international retail/distribution systems, the increasing frequency of such withdrawals leads to the need for an analysis of the economic impact and of the impact on food security. The research conducted aims at a comparative analysis of agri-food product withdrawals/recalls in the main regional markets for the period 2015–2024, with a focus on the year 2024. For documentation purposes, official reports and open access articles were used. Information regarding food withdrawals from the market was systematized and compared in correlation with the size of the agri-food market, through an intensity indicator expressed as the number of withdrawals per 1 billion EUR/USD. The research results indicate the existence of significant differences between regions. Thus, mature markets record a higher number of withdrawals in absolute terms, but moderate levels of intensity when related to market volume. The analysis of causes identifies undeclared allergens and microbiological contamination as the main reasons for withdrawals, with regional particularities related to chemical hazards and the institutional reporting framework. The research conclusions suggest that withdrawals/recalls should be interpreted both as indicators of food risk and as signs of agri-food market maturity and of the efficiency of control systems. The study can provide valuable information for authorities in the development of food safety public policies, as well as for the business environment, in adapting commercial strategies to market specifics.

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  • Iuliana Condulet & Mihaela Pila & Silvius Stanciu, 2025. "Food Recalls and Agri-Food Market Maturity: A Comparative Analysis Across Major Global Regions (2015–2024)," Economics and Applied Informatics, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, issue 3, pages 126-131.
    • Handle: RePEc:ddj:fseeai:y:2025:i:3:p:126-131
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.35219/eai15840409555
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    3. Iuliana CONDULET & Simona Beatrice MANOLACHE & Mihaela PILA & Silvius STANCIU, 2023. "Ensuring Food Safety: Legislation, Recalls, Withdrawals, and Consumer Protection Measures in Romania," Economics and Applied Informatics, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, issue 3, pages 210-216.
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