ABB’s white paper highlights the financial and reputational risks of food recalls and production outages in the Food & Beverage industry. Causes include contamination, labeling errors, and human error, with Class I recalls posing severe health risks. Recalls can cost \$10–30M, harm brands, and reduce market share. ABB emphasizes proactive maintenance, automation, and traceability to prevent downtime and recalls. Communication, crisis response, and correct equipment selection—like antimicrobial and corrosion-resistant products—are critical. As inspection standards rise, ABB offers tools to boost safety, uptime, and compliance across the F\&B production lifecycle.

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