New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 2100 - BEVERAGES AND BOTTLED WATER
Part He-P 2103 - BEVERAGE AND BOTTLED WATER FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Section He-P 2103.08 - Recall Procedure

(a) Each bottler shall develop and maintain on file a written procedure for the recall of their product.

(b) The recall procedure shall include procedures for the notification of the department and consumers, and removal of the product from commerce.

(c) Production records as required in He-P 2103.06(a) (3) shall be used to enable location of products if a recall is initiated.

(d) A bottler shall recall any product which the bottler or the department knows or has reason to believe might adversely affect the health and safety of the public.

(e) If the department determines that the circumstances present an imminent health hazard and that consumer notification or product recall can significantly minimize the threat to health and safety of the public, the department shall direct the bottler to initiate a product recall.

(f) The bottler shall be responsible for disseminating notification of the recall to all wholesale and retail outlets in a manner that allows quick response in an effort to protect the public health.

(g) If directed by the department, the bottler shall issue notification to consumers who might be affected by the problem using such methods, including the media, as will assure timely notification to the consumers.