FDA guidance on listeria called unworkable - (The Packer.com)
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David Gombas, senior vice president for food safety and technology for the Washington, D.C.-based United Fresh Produce Association, was cited as saying the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations recommendations for the ready-to-eat foods industry relies on methods to control listeria monocytogenes simply dont work for fresh cut processors, and that the biggest problem with the non-mandatory guidance issued in February for makers of frozen or refrigerated ready-to-eat food is the one-size-fits-all approach.
Specifically, he said the FDA asks the industry to test all product lots coming in if the commodity may contain listeria. The FDA was taking comments on the plan through mid-April.
While not legally binding, the plan might be required of suppliers from their customers.
Gombas was quoted as saying, “When you say fresh produce may contain listeria, it may, but to test every lot it just doesnt make sense. I dont see any expertise in this writing […]
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