Food Industry Regulatory Update – June 19, 2026
FDA held a virtual public meeting on June 15, 2026, to discuss compliance flexibilities for FSMA Section 204 food traceability requirements, including potentially allowing a range of lot codes. The compliance deadline has been extended by Congress to July 28, 2028.
FDA also issued warning letters to MGR Produce and YS Group for Foreign Supplier Verification Program violations. Active outbreak investigations involve Clover Hill Dairy Soft Cheese, Fry Pie Factory Pepperoni Rolls, First Street Dark Chocolate Raisins, and Nara Organic Infant Formula. Recent import alerts address pesticides, debarred entities, and human pathogen contamination.
In This Week’s Edition
- FDA Public Meeting: FSMA 204 Food Traceability Flexibility
- FSVP Warning Letters
- FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Status Update
- FDA Import Alerts
FDA Public Meeting: FSMA 204 Food Traceability Flexibility
FDA held its virtual public meeting titled “Challenges and Solutions in Lot-Level Food Traceability” on June 15, 2026. The meeting discussed compliance flexibilities FDA is considering for the implementation of Section 204 of FSMA. As a reminder, the compliance deadline was extended by Congress to July 28, 2028. FDA is considering allowing a range of lot codes to satisfy traceability requirements, among other things. This discussion paper outlines FDA’s thoughts on increasing compliance flexibility. More information here.
FDA Issues Warning Letters for FSVP Violations
FDA continues to heavily enforce compliance with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program. This week the agency published warning letters issued to MGR Produce and YS Group for FSVP violations.
FDA CORE Outbreak Investigation Status Update
- Clover Hill Dairy Soft Cheese
- Fry Pie Factory Pepperoni Rolls
- First Street Dark Chocolate Raisins
- Nara Organic Infant Formula
FDA Import Alerts
The latest FDA import alerts include actions on pesticides, debarred individuals/entities, and contamination with human pathogens.
Please contact Erik Lieberman at elieberman@usfoodimports.com or (202) 765-1800 if you have any questions.