Numerous product recalls in 2007, often involving items regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, have been well-publicized. But as the Los Angeles Times reports today, the announcement of a recall is not the end of the story.
In a recent Senate hearing, Toys 'R' Us CEO Jerry Storch discussed his company's system for ensuring recalled products are not sold to consumers. The company uses bar codes to prevent potentially dangerous products from leaving its warehouses or from being purchased at registers.
