US FDA finalizes new guidance on freshly cut produce
The guidance aims to curb contamination during growing and packing as outbreaks linked to produce have sickened at least 345 people in 27 states.
- On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration finalized guidance for fresh-cut produce processors, mandating stricter sanitation, supplier verification, and refrigeration to reduce foodborne illness risks in raw fruits and vegetables.
- Concurrent outbreaks prompted this regulatory action: a massive Cyclospora cluster linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico and a Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- Federal data records over 10,000 domestically acquired Cyclospora cases since May across dozens of states; roughly 6,358 cases were confirmed in a 15-state cluster, while at least 345 people across 27 states contracted Salmonella Javiana with 36 hospitalizations.
- Public health agencies issued recalls and advisories urging consumers to discard affected items as investigations identified common exposures at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle and QDOBA, where jalapeños were frequently served.
- Fresh produce remains high risk because it is typically eaten raw and lacks a "kill step" to destroy harmful bacteria; the guidance aims to address these critical supply chain vulnerabilities in the United States.
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FDA issues guidance for producers of fresh-cut product
The FDA has published guidance with information for manufacturers and processors of ready-to-eat produce to help them comply with federal law.The guidance is non-binding and does not carry the force of regulation or law and therefore can only been seen as informal recommendations for industry.“FDA’s guidance documents, including this guidance, do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities. Instead, guidance documents describe our current…
Tulsa World
FDA gives guidance on fresh-produce handling
The Food and Drug Administration finalized guidance Tuesday for preparation and packaging of fresh-cut produce, recommending measures such as sanitation control and refrigeration to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
FDA Issues New Guidance To Reduce Contamination In Fresh-Cut Produce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized new guidance aimed at reducing contamination risks in fresh-cut and ready-to-eat produce. The recommendations call for stronger sanitation practices, supplier verification, safe water, refrigeration and employee training.According to the report, the guidance comes as the United States deals with ongoing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella linked to contaminated lettuce and jalapeños. A m…
The Detroit News
FDA urges sanitation, supplier checks to curb fresh-cut produce contamination
New FDA guidance for ready-to-eat produce comes as ongoing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and salmonella due to contaminated lettuce and jalapenos have sickened thousands.
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