Well guys working for a plant that produces meat products ( peppy.... if you eat any of it I am sure we made it here in WI ) I know the HUGE cost ( well not know but know of ) this will be for all the companies involved. Recalls cost millions of dollars just not in product loss, but getting it off the self ect ect. So this is gonna most likely put alot of companies in the hole big time.
Add into the factor here that the place where this tarnished product came from might as well close shop now....even if they survive the financal strike ( which is not likely ) the companies that is sources to will not buy anything from them... for a very long time if ever. Any future custumers wont touch them either.
Also add into the fact that now there is going to be more regulations ect ect at the plants that buy stuff from others to make final product is gonna cost a ton too.
See when we even catch a issue at plant level we have to do what is called a PCoA ( preventive course of action ) and have to file the paperwork with USDA ( o those people are such a joy to deal with...NOT ).... even if its a simple grease issue ( all grease used on the food processing machines are edible... though I wouldnt eat a handfull of it... it wont kill you but your tummy wont like it to much in large quanities lol ) so yeah... extra checks or whatever... we just have to come up with a corrective course of action.
With this said... expect stuff to cost a bit more.... this is gonna hurt alot of companies