Consumer Federation of America appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule on Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption. This rule is fundamental to prevention of human illnesses from fresh produce. CFA appreciates the efforts FDA has made to draft this rule, seek stakeholder input through public meetings and the public comment process, and remain open to ideas and suggestions to improve the rule. CFA’s comments on the supplemental proposal follow.