Romaine lettuce scare wasn't a recall, it was a 'public alert' (The FDA's process, explained)

When a company decides they need to recall the product the FDA supplies them with a step by step guide on how to do it so that it's done effectively and efficiently to limit the risk to the public. Because each situation is different, there's not a general time line on how quickly it can be done. Some products ... Read more ... https://www.google.com/alerts/feeds/08629653821648439843/4408854196631163725