Product Recall Services

When a product recall occurs, organizations need forensic accounting professionals who can respond quickly with objective, defensible financial analysis. Meaden & Moore provides experienced forensic professionals to support loss measurement, claims analysis, and dispute resolution for complex product recall events.

UNDERSTANDING PRODUCT RECALL RISK

Product recalls are becoming increasingly complex due to global supply chains, evolving regulatory requirements, third-party manufacturing relationships, and heightened consumer expectations. When a recall event strikes, the financial fallout can be significant, contested, and time sensitive.

Meaden & Moore provides independent forensic accounting and financial analysis to help organizations, insurers, and brokers evaluate, quantify, and validate the financial impact of product recall events. Our professionals work side-by-side with insureds and brokers to measure and validate losses efficiently so claims can be resolved with speed and confidence.

With extensive experience supporting complex recall matters across a wide range of industries, our forensic accountants deliver objective financial insight, defensible analyses, and collaborative support tailored to each engagement.

Our Product Recall Services Include:

Loss Measurement & Quantification

First-party recall expense verification
Lost revenue and lost profits analysis
Incremental cost vs. continuing cost segregation
Inventory write-down and destruction costs
Rehabilitation and re-launch cost assessment

Product Traceability

Track and validate a product’s movement through all stages of production, processing, and distribution

Supply Chain & Third-Party Analysis

Supplier/co-manufacturer cost passthrough review
Customer deduction and chargeback validation

Financial Record Review & Validation

Insured’s accounting records examination
Sales data trending and normalization to isolate recall driven impacts
Third-party vendor invoice auditing

Case Study: Voluntary Consumer Product Recall

The case study highlights the investigative accounting approach used to isolate covered losses, evaluate recall-related expenses, and support a defensible claim settlement.

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Product Recall Continuing Education Programs

Meaden & Moore delivers product recall education programs for insurers, brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, attorneys, and corporate audiences. Our presentations combine real-world recall experience with practical financial and forensic insights to help professionals better evaluate and resolve recall-related losses. Programs can be delivered virtually or in person and customized to the needs of each audience.

Request a Product Recall Presentation

To schedule a product recall presentation or continuing education (CE) session, contact Meaden & Moore. Our professionals will work with you to develop a customized program aligned to your organization’s needs and audience.

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