Guide To Minimize Biological Hazards in Ready-to-Eat Fresh-Cut Produce; Guidance for Industry; Availability
What happened
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the availability of a final guidance for industry, "Guide to Minimize Biological Hazards in Ready-to-Eat Fresh-Cut Produce." This guidance supersedes a 2008 guide and finalizes a 2018 draft. It was signed by Donald Trump and published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2026, to help manufacturers of fresh-cut produce (not low-moisture foods) comply with hazard analysis and preventive controls regulations.
Why it matters
This updated guidance aims to enhance food safety for consumers by helping producers of ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce reduce biological contamination risks. It provides clearer, more current information for the industry to meet federal safety standards.
Who it affects
- ›Manufacturers of ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce
- ›Processors of ready-to-eat fresh-cut produce
- ›Consumers of fresh-cut produce
- ›Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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