date:Jun 11, 2014
other surfaces that contact food must be 'adequately cleanable' and properly maintained, Lauren Sucher, an FDA spokeswoman, said in a statement.
Historically, the FDA has expressed concern about whether wood meets this requirement and has noted these concerns in inspectional findings, she said. FDA is always open to evidence that shows that wood can be safely used for specific purposes, such as aging cheese.
Fears over the rumored ban caused confusion about imports of cheese from Europe, where