Which option correctly describes recall stakeholders?

• A. Inform only the purchasing team.
• B. Inform only the quality department.
• C. Inform the public.
• D. Inform the manufacturer and relevant departments to manage recall and traceability.

Answer: (D)

Recall management hinges on coordinating with the manufacturer and the departments involved to maintain traceability. When a product is recalled, the manufacturer needs to be alerted so they can trigger the recall process, investigate the cause, and provide batch and distribution data. Involving the relevant departments—quality assurance, regulatory affairs, procurement, warehousing, distribution, and the medical stores—ensures you can quickly identify every location where the affected batches went, halt further distribution, and implement retrieval or containment actions across the supply chain. This cross-functional approach preserves traceability and protects patient safety. Informing only a single department leaves critical gaps, and public notification is typically handled through regulators rather than as an internal action, making the option that emphasizes informing the manufacturer and the appropriate departments the best choice.