Research into practice
Start with a management question. Explore the evidence. Learn from distinctive recall cases where they illuminate the issue. Research-informed perspectives for companies, law firms and insurers.
Recall Insights
Case lens: Sierra Nevada / Graziers raw-milk cheese — FDA advisory, September 2026
Recall awareness is not enough when people cannot identify what is in their fridge. The Graziers cheese recall shows why communication must account for repackaged products, missing labels and uncertainty.
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
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Case lens: Esjay toddler busy boards — recall, 17 September 2026
Replacing one removable page rather than an entire toy changes the recall journey. Esjay’s busy-board remedy illustrates the promise—and the practical demands—of designing products that can be corrected component by component.
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
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Case lens: Abiomed Automated Impella Controllers — FDA early alert, September 2026
An available update is not the same as an updated device. The FDA’s Abiomed controller alert highlights the gap between announcing a correction, performing it and recording reliable evidence of completion.
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
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Case lens: Volkswagen’s steering recall — reporting from 26 September 2026
A possible interim repair adds another burden for customers. It could also give Volkswagen and its dealers two opportunities to demonstrate care, competence and commitment. The opportunity lies in the experience—not in the extra visit itself.
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
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Case lens: Ricky Joy / Sour Crush candy bottles — recall, 10 September 2026
A small purchase price does not mean a small safety risk. Ricky Joy’s candy-bottle recall raises a practical question: how do you make protective action worthwhile and manageable when a refund alone may not motivate it?
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
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Case lens: Sauna360 / Tylö sauna benches — expanded recall, 17 September 2026
A repeat repair asks customers to act again on a promise they already trusted. Sauna360’s bench recall raises a distinct challenge: rebuilding confidence in the remedy while making renewed participation easier.
· Prof. Dr. Sascha Raithel
Read the analysis →Each article starts with a specific management question, distinguishes reported facts from interpretation, and explains what research can—and cannot—tell us. A named public case is optional. Confidential client matters are not presented as public case studies.
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