The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.Aside from meat, recalls of processed food and produce have increased 2%. The Public Interest Research Group offered a number of possible reasons for the increase in recalls but could not identify a single root cause. Whatever the cause, the food industry and regulators should take notice of the report’s findings.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?

Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death. Aside from meat, recalls of processed food and produce have increased 2%. The Public Interest Research Group offered a number of possible reasons for the increase in recalls but could not identify a single root cause. Whatever the cause, the food industry and regulators should take notice of the report’s findings. 53. When would Class I recalls be issued? A. When there are too many complaints from customers. B. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death. C. When the product quality is below standard. D. When the food problem lasts for five years.