Dive Summary:
- The FDA used its newfound registration suspension authority, as laid out by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), against Sunland Inc. in what marks the first use of the new legislation.
- Sunland, a peanut processor, had serious contamination issues earlier this year when Salmonella was found in its prodcucts.
- The FSMA requires all food production facilities to register with the FDA, allowing the agency to take back or suspend the registration when issues arise.
From the article:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food facility registration of Sunland Inc. after peanut butter made by the company has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney. The Agency's action marks the first use of its registration suspension authority, under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). This new authority enables the agency to take this action when food manufactured, processed, packed, received,...