date:Jan 31, 2013
proposed rules for produce will play a role in implementing the act.
Concerns about fresh produce
In comments about fresh produce, FDA describes this category as possessing a special food safety risk because, when eaten raw, it doesnt go through a kill step such as being subjected to high enough temperatures to kill harmful pathogens.
Fresh produce is also of special concern, says the agency, because people are eating increasing amounts of it, in part because public health agencies are recom