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Two experts on food safety and traceability recently dispelled myths and discussed the importance of produce distributors having robust plans in place to meet new Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines.

A recent webinar looked at the potential implications of the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect January 2026.

The Reagan-Udall Foundation also issued a report in September calling for staggered implementation of the traceability, starting with suppliers.

The collaboration aims to help increase education and ease the burden of the food industry’s FSMA 204 compliance.

Following a positive test result in Michigan, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based grower recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in retail supermarkets.