date:Nov 16, 2015
he recent multistate outbreak of Salmonella in imported cucumbers that has killed four Americans, hospitalized 157 and sickened hundreds more, is exactly the kind of outbreak these rules can help prevent, Michael Taylor, FDA deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, said in a statement.
The Produce Safety rule includes requirements for water quality, employee health and hygiene, wild and domesticated animals, compost and manure, and equipment, tools, and buildings.
The final rule