RecallScout's risk score is a 0–100 composite score that combines five weighted signals to give you a single, actionable number for each supplier in your network.
Class I recalls (reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences) carry the highest weight. Class II and III recalls are weighted progressively lower.
The number of recall incidents associated with the supplier in the past 36 months. Repeat offenders receive higher scores.
Incidents in the past 12 months are weighted more heavily than older incidents. A supplier with a recent Class I recall scores higher than one with an older Class II recall.
FDA Import Alerts and refused shipments at the US border are a leading indicator of future recalls. Suppliers with recent import refusals receive a higher risk score.
FDA Warning Letters indicate a pattern of non-compliance that often precedes a formal recall. Suppliers with recent Warning Letters receive a higher risk score.
| Score | Tier | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100 | Critical | Immediate supplier review. Consider alternative sourcing. |
| 50–74 | High | Enhanced monitoring. Request supplier corrective action plan. |
| 25–49 | Medium | Standard monitoring. Include in next scheduled supplier audit. |
| 1–24 | Low | Routine monitoring. No immediate action required. |
| 0 | Clear | No recall history found in monitored databases. |