Which statement best defines a Class III recall?

• A. The use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
• B. The product exposure is expected to cause severe health consequences.
• C. The action requires a full criminal investigation.
• D. The product is a device and not a drug.

Answer: (A)

Class III recalls are the lowest risk category in the recall framework. They are used when exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. In practice, this means issues like labeling or packaging errors, or minor deviations that do not affect safety. The other statements describe higher risks or factors not used to define recall severity, such as a need for a criminal investigation or confusion about product type. Therefore, the statement that exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences best defines Class III.