Microbial Safety of Produce; Notice of Public Meetings

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing three public meetings to discuss the President's initiative to ensure the safety of imported and domestic fruits and vegetables and other foods, and specifically the microbial safety of produce. The meetings are intended to give an overview of, and obtain comment on, the general draft guide entitled ``Guidance for Industry: Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables'' (the proposed guide). One of the meetings will focus primarily on obtaining comment from the international audience. DATES: See Table 1 in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the meetings and on the proposed guide to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., rm. 1-23, Rockville, MD 20857. Submit written requests for single copies of the proposed guide to Lou Carson, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 200 C St. SW., rm. 3812, Washington, DC 20204, 202-260-8920. Send one self-adhesive address label to assist that office in processing your request. Comments on the meetings or on the proposed guide should be identifie