# 2024-31528: Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-To-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability 2024-31528, Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-To-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability, is a Federal Register proposed rule from an unnamed agency published 2025-01-07, effective Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by May 7, 2025. (as of 2026-06-11). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2024-31528 - As of: 2026-06-11 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2024-31528 - Title: Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-To-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability - Type: Proposed Rule - Agencies: unknown - Citation: unknown - Published: 2025-01-07 - Effective: Submit either electronic or written comments on the draft guidance by May 7, 2025. - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-11 ## Summary The FDA is sharing a draft guide to help companies keep low-moisture ready-to-eat foods super clean and safe from germs. It explains how to set up cleaning routines and what to do if contamination happens. Food makers should check it out and send feedback by May 7, 2025, so the final rules can be clear and effective—helping protect customers without breaking the bank. ## Abstract The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing the availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled "Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event." The draft guidance, when finalized, will explain FDA's current thinking on establishing a routine sanitation program for low-moisture ready-to-eat human foods (LMRTE foods) that can help prevent contamination of food or a food-contact surface with a pathogen and will explain our current thinking for corrective actions, including corrective actions to remediate contamination of food-contact surfaces, if prevention fails. ## Effects PRIA read - Guidance on Sanitation for LMRTE Foods: benefit, medium. The FDA published a draft guidance that explains its current thinking on how manufacturers and processors should establish routine sanitation programs for low-moisture ready-to-eat (LMRTE) foods to help prevent contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. The guidance explains how to comply with… - Corrective Actions After Contamination: benefit, medium. The draft guidance explains FDA's current thinking on corrective actions to take after a pathogen contamination event, including recommendations for remediating contamination of food-contact surfaces if prevention fails. These corrective-action recommendations are intended for manufacturers and pro… - Powdered Infant Formula Coverage: benefit, medium. The draft guidance specifically identifies powdered infant formula as an example of LMRTE food and states it is intended to help powdered infant formula manufacturers/processors comply with 21 CFR part 106. - No New Paperwork Burden: benefit, low. The draft guidance states it contains no new collection of information. It refers to previously approved information collections: 21 CFR part 106 (OMB control number 0910-0256) and 21 CFR part 117 (OMB control number 0910-0751). - Aims to Improve Consumer Food Safety: benefit, medium. When finalized, the guidance's recommendations can help manufacturers and processors of LMRTE foods implement sanitation programs and hazard analysis controls that help ensure a safe and sanitary food supply for foods like peanut butter, snack foods, powdered mixes, and powdered infant formula. 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