USDA and FDA Issue Joint Statement: Coordinating Efforts to Ensure Safety of Produce

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration are working together to achieve the goals of enhancing the safety and quality of fresh produce...

To read the full statement visit: here

For further information visit:

Federal Register Notice (PDF) Link

Regulations.gov Preventive Controls for Fresh Produce; Request for Comments

FDA Produce Safety Activities Page Link

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