Tag: FDA traceability
Lot Number Tracking: How the FDA Identifies Problem Batches in the Food Supply
- Date: 24 Dec 2025
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- Author: David Griffiths
The FDA uses Traceability Lot Codes to quickly identify contaminated food batches during outbreaks. This system, part of the Food Traceability Rule, tracks high-risk foods like leafy greens and eggs from farm to store, cutting response times from weeks to hours.
