Consumer and food safety groups submitted the following letter calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to propose, within six months, requirements for comprehensive and rapid traceability of produce, including leafy greens. The letter urges the FDA to implement long overdue provisions of the 2011 FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), which require the agency to establish recordkeeping requirements for high-risk foods to improve its ability to quickly trace the source of foodborne illness and initiate swift recalls. In addition, the letter asks the FDA to enhance communications with the produce and leafy greens industry to ensure full compliance with existing requirements and encourage the adoption of voluntary measures to improve traceability.
