FDA Extends Comment Period on Spice Filth and Pathogen Risk

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing more time for comments on its draft risk profile on pathogens and filth in spices. The draft risk profile identifies the most commonly occurring hazards and filth and spices, the prevalence of these risks at different points along the supply chain, and mitigation and control options, including future possibilities and areas for more research (see 13110101). FDA has said it will be used by agency staff to inform regulatory decisions on spices. Comments are now due March 3.