How can AI prevent product recalls?
The Food Institute, November 18, 2025
Recently, infant formula manufacturer ByHeart expanded its recall linked to potential botulism contamination, renewing concerns about how quickly a crisis can escalate when safety lapses intersect with gaps in communication.
With federal agencies returning to standard operations following the government shutdown, the situation has reinforced the notion that crisis readiness is not an issue to put on the back burner; it’s an integral component of protecting your brand’s reputation.
Jim Wetekamp, CEO of Riskonnect, sat down with The Food Institute to discuss why having a proactive – not reactive – crisis response plan in place is crucial for companies of all sizes.
