FDA Releases Proposed Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a proposed guide to minimize microbial food safety hazards for fresh fruits and vegetables, aiming to improve the safety of domestic and imported produce. The guide focuses on good agricultural practices (GAPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to reduce hazards during growing, harvesting, packing, and transport.