FDAProposed Rule
Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event: Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of Comment Period
AgricultureHealthcare
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Summary
The FDA is proposing new rules to require food companies that make shelf-stable ready-to-eat foods (like crackers, granola bars, and peanut butter) to have better cleaning and safety programs to prevent dangerous bacteria from contaminating products. The agency is asking for public feedback on these proposed requirements before finalizing them.
Key Points
- 1Food manufacturers must establish and follow detailed sanitation programs to prevent pathogen contamination in low-moisture ready-to-eat foods that don't require refrigeration
- 2Companies must have plans in place to quickly identify and respond to contamination problems, including removing unsafe products from stores
- 3The FDA is reopening the public comment period, giving consumers, businesses, and other interested parties a chance to provide input on the proposed rules
- 4These rules would apply to food manufacturers and facilities that produce shelf-stable foods sold to the public
- 5The guidance aims to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks by catching contamination problems earlier and requiring companies to take corrective action
Key Dates
Published
May 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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