FMI Statement on Reagan-Udall Foundation Report on Produce Safety

Arlington, VA – Today, FMI – The Food Industry Association expressed its appreciation for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing commitment to enhancing produce safety by sponsoring the Produce Safety Stakeholder Dialogue, facilitated by the Reagan-Udall Foundation. FMI Chief Science Officer and Senior Vice President, Food and Product Safety Programs Dr. Hilary Thesmar offered the following statement.

“FMI appreciates FDA’s continued commitment to improving produce safety as well as the agency’s ongoing efforts to engage with stakeholders. We share FDA’s interest in protecting and promoting the health of Americans, as demonstrated by our members’ years-long prioritization of produce safety and dedication to providing safe, wholesome and healthy products for consumers.

“Efforts to enhance produce safety require a collaborative effort across the entire produce supply chain and a continued focus on training, resources and research. FMI and our members deeply value collaboration, actively supporting and engaging with a wide range of produce safety stakeholders through participation in the Fresh Produce Coalition. We look forward to our continued work with FDA, state regulatory partners and the broader produce industry to ensure consumers have access to safe, affordable and abundant produce.”