UNFI deduction codes

Recall & withdrawal deductions

Recall and withdrawal codes charge back the cost of pulling affected product from UNFI's network, plus handling. When the recall is genuinely yours the core cost is usually valid; the disputable part is scope — quantities, SKUs, dates and handling rates beyond what the recall actually covered.

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Last reviewed: August 4, 2026

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Often disputableFrequently recoverable when unauthorized, duplicated, or misapplied.

What these codes are

When product is recalled or withdrawn, UNFI incurs cost pulling it from distribution and charges that back to the manufacturer, often with a handling or administrative component. The charge appears as a recall/withdrawal code on your remittance.

If the recall is genuinely tied to your product, the underlying cost is typically valid. What's worth auditing is the scope: quantities beyond affected lots, SKUs or date codes outside the recall notice, duplicated handling fees, or charges for product you can show was never in UNFI's possession.

Because recalls are compliance-sensitive, keep the recall notice, affected lot/date-code list, and any regulator or third-party correspondence — that's the record that bounds a valid charge.

Is it disputable?

Often disputable — Recall and withdrawal codes charge back the cost of pulling affected product from UNFI's network, plus handling. When the recall is genuinely yours the core cost is usually valid; the disputable part is scope — quantities, SKUs, dates and handling rates beyond what the recall actually covered.

What evidence wins

The recall/withdrawal notice with affected lots and date codes
Your shipment records for the affected SKUs and period
Documentation of the handling/administrative rate you agreed to
Proof of quantities actually in UNFI's network at the time

Filing window

60 days recommended (up to 12 months for most disputes).

How to file

Match the charged quantities and SKUs to the affected lots in the recall notice.
Flag anything outside scope — wrong SKUs, date codes, duplicated handling.
File scope exceptions in the UNFI Dispute Center with the recall documentation.

UNFI recall & withdrawal deductions — codes in this category

Code	What it is
RECALL	Recall cost charged back for pulling affected product from UNFI's network, plus handling.
WITHDRAWAL	Market-withdrawal charge for removing product from distribution outside a formal recall.

Code strings vary by agreement and region. Always confirm against your current UNFI remittance and agreement.

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Frequently asked questions

Are UNFI recall deductions disputable?

The core cost of a genuine recall of your product is usually valid. What's disputable is scope — quantities, SKUs or date codes beyond the affected lots, and duplicated handling fees. The recall notice defines what a valid charge should cover.