US FDA finalizes new guidance on freshly cut produce

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.

US FDA urges sanitation, supplier checks to curb fresh-cut produce contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized guidance for preparation and ‌packaging of fresh-cut produce, recommending measures such as sanitation control, supplier verification and refrigeration to reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.

FDA issues final guidance to help lower risk of illness from produce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized new guidance for fresh-cut produce preparation and packaging. The big picture: Recommendations include stricter sanitation controls, supplier verification, and enhanced refrigeration practices. The guidance targets manufacturers and processors of products like chopped lettuce, sliced cantaloupe, diced onions, shredded carrots, coleslaw mixes, and fruit salads. Driving the news: FDA’s act…