A recall category defined by a reasonable probability that use or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death is called a

• A. Class II recall
• B. Class I recall
• C. Class III recall
• D. No recall

Answer: (B)

Recall categories gauge the potential harm from a violative product. When there is a reasonable probability that use or exposure will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, this is the most serious level of recall. That category triggers the strongest actions—prompt market withdrawal, extensive public notification, and measures to prevent further exposure. Less severe categories cover temporary or reversible health effects or effects unlikely to cause harm, requiring less urgent actions. So the described category corresponds to the highest-risk recall level.