Which action addresses preventing recurrence of contamination?

• A. Restore sanitary conditions
• B. Prevent the recurrence of direct contamination or adulteration of product(s)
• C. Appropriate disposition of product(s) that may be contaminated
• D. None of the above

Answer: (B)

Preventing recurrence of contamination means putting in place actions that stop the same contamination from happening again. It’s about preventive controls and improvements that reduce future risk, not just fixing the current problem. Restoring sanitary conditions addresses the immediate contamination, but it doesn’t specify how to prevent a repeat event. Deciding what to do with product that’s already contaminated deals with disposition, not with stopping recurrence. So the best choice is the one that explicitly aims to prevent future contamination by strengthening process controls, cleaning procedures, environmental monitoring, personnel practices, and verification steps. This approach aligns with preventive actions and sustained risk reduction.