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FDA announcing the recently release New Food Traceability Mandate

With the recent announcement of the FDA finalizing Rule 204(d) of their Food Safety Modernization Act, we’ve witnessed a major milestone in bringing the United States into a new era of food safety.This week the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a landmark ruling that will send ripples through the food industry and could very well save thousands of lives.

When a contaminated product makes someone sick, it’s very difficult to determine where that product came from and what other similar products might also be affected. This is especially challenging with the complexity and dynamic nature of supply chains today.

The FDA’s announcement marks a pivotal moment that will help drive the food industry to a place where it can tackle these issues and proactively prevent cases of foodborne illness.

To learn more please read the recent article from Wiggs Civitillo, Product Management, IBM Supply Chain Intelligence Suite, and see the webinar replay.