What is a food recall, and what is its purpose?
A food recall is a voluntary action by a manufacturer or distributor to protect the public from products that may cause health problems or possible death. The purpose of a recall is to remove meat or poultry from commerce when there is reason to believe it may be adulterated (injurious to health or unfit for human consumption) or misbranded (false or misleading labeling and/or packaging).(Source: FSIS Food Recalls)

-http://www.fsis.usda.gov/help/FAQs_Hotline_Recalls/index.asp