What is the purpose of keeping shellstock tags on file for 90 days?

• A. Document color
• B. For traceability in recalls
• C. Track supplier
• D. Determine pricing

Answer: (B)

Keeping shellstock tags on file for 90 days supports traceability in recalls. Those tags carry key harvest information—who supplied it, where it was harvested, the date of harvest, and the lot or tag number. When a safety issue is identified, this information lets you quickly trace all affected products back to their source, identify other items from the same lot or area, notify the supplier, and remove the impacted stock from distribution. That rapid traceability helps protect public health and meets regulatory expectations. The other options don’t address safety and recall needs: documenting color isn’t a standard safety measure, pricing isn’t tied to safety or recalls, and while knowing the supplier is part of traceability, the main purpose is enabling recall-based tracing.