What should a Food Manager do with recalled food items?

The appropriate action for a Food Manager regarding recalled food items is to keep them in a location away from other food. This is crucial for several reasons. First, it helps to prevent cross-contamination; storing recalled items separately ensures that they do not inadvertently mix with other food products, which could pose a risk to food safety. The identification of recalled items is essential for proper tracking and removal from the food supply. By isolating them, a Food Manager can ensure that these products are not served or used until they have been properly addressed, whether that involves returning them to the supplier, disposing of them, or following other recommended actions according to the recall notice.

Storing recalled food items in the cooler or dry storage area, as suggested by other options, does not prevent them from being accessed or mixed with safe food items, thus increasing the risk posed by the recall. Freezing them is typically not a standard procedure for recalled items and does not effectively address the issue. Keeping them away from other food products is a fundamental practice in food safety management to ensure consumer protection and compliance with public health regulations.