Recalls and Detentions: Understanding the Scope of FDA and Related Agencies’ Authority

July 23, 2025 12:30pm

Miriam Guggenheim
Partner
Covington & Burling LLP

Daniel Dwyer
Partner
Kleinfeld Kaplan & Becker LLP

  • Exploring FDA’s recall and detention authority and how this changed under FSMA
  • Tips on how to effectively remove products from the marketplace once an issue is discovered – making the decision when and how to recall
  • Identifying and correcting regulatory and compliance mishaps that led to the recall
  • Working with state and federal government to streamline the recall process
  • Maintaining proper documentation during a recall in anticipation of litigation that may result from the recall
  • Developing a strategy to address publicity issues that arise as a direct result of a recall