Traceability/Recall

FDA to Hold Town Halls on Food Traceability Rule Implementation

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:19:14 -0400

Registration is now open for the virtual meetings on FSMA 204, which will be jointly hosted with the Partnership for Food Traceability. FDA is interested in hearing stakeholder feedback on lot-level traceability efforts, industry challenges, and potential solutions.

EU Launches AI Traceability Platform to Strengthen Detection of Food Fraud, Safety Risks

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:08:06 -0400

TraceMap supports national authorities in identifying food safety threats and improving EU-wide coordinated response. A pilot version of TraceMap was recently used to support the investigation of globally distributed cereulide-contaminated infant formula.

Large Grocery Retailer Using ReposiTrak Becomes First to Achieve Full FSMA 204 Compliance

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:14:50 -0500

ReposiTrak asserts that this use case provides evidence that large-scale, automated traceability in compliance with FDA’s Food Traceability Rule is both operationally feasible and economically practical.

TraceGains, iFoodDS Expand Partnership to Offer Traceability Solutions

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:10:34 -0500

Integration between the companies’ networks and platforms supports compliance with FDA’s Food Traceability Rule and enables suppliers to earn the TraceApproved FSMA 204 traceability readiness badge.

FDA Announces FSMA 204 Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, Releases Guidance

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:49:42 -0500

The agency has also finalized the exemption for IMS-listed Grade A cottage cheese from the requirements of the Food Traceability Rule.

ReposiTrak Introduces Automated Error Correction Technology for Traceability Data

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:09:59 -0500

The patented-pending system addresses the food industry’s problem of an average 40 percent error rate in all traceability records.

Report Raises Concerns About U.S. Food Recall Timeliness, Transparency in 2025

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:30:00 -0500

The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) Education Fund’s newly published Food for Thought report outlines food recalls and foodborne illness outbreak investigations that occurred in 2025 and provides recommendations for improving the U.S. food recall system.

FoodChain ID Announces Partnership in Ukraine, Acquisition in Brazil

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:40:30 -0500

FoodChain ID recently announced two global developments: a partnership with the Center of Excellence for Life Sciences, Agriculture, and Bioingenuity to support recovery of the Ukrainian agri-food sector and the acquisition of Brazilian certification body Sbcert.

Universities Offer Free Training Course for Retail Foodservice Compliance with FSMA 204

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:41:00 -0500

A group of universities has developed a free, four-hour training course to help small- and medium-sized businesses comply with FDA's Final Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204).

ReposiTrak to Host Traceability Webinar for Seafood Suppliers

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:51:24 -0500

Taking place on November 18, the session will outline the traceability expectations of major retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice distributors, the implications for seafood suppliers, and how ReposiTrak can simplify end-to-end traceability—especially in light of FSMA 204.

Canada Reduces Regulatory Red Tape for Produce, Eggs

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:47:12 -0400

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has enacted regulatory amendments with the goal of reducing red tape regarding labeling, traceability, and imports for fresh fruit/vegetable producers and the poultry/egg industries—specifically, hatcheries.

Tel-Tru’s Check-Set Thermometer System Supports Regulatory Compliance, Traceability

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:38:26 -0400

Tel-Tru Temperature Solutions has introduced its Check-Set Thermometer Calibrator Data Logger and Check-Set Thermometer Calibrator designed for the food and beverage industries.

ReposiTrak Introduces Touchless Traceability for Food Industry Distribution Centers

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:45:46 -0400

Touchless Traceability addresses a longstanding operational challenge for food industry distribution centers: the ability to easily capture and share lot codes and related shipping data for all items shipped to customers.

Study Explores Blockchain for Restaurant Food Traceability, Transparency

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:53:16 -0400

A University of Missouri research project is exploring the use of blockchain for improved traceability of food served at restaurants, and increased transparency for diners. The findings suggest that clear traceability information would increase consumers’ confidence in food safety.

IFT Develops Open-Source Module for Food Industry to Standardize Traceability Data

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:03:53 -0400

The Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT’s) Traceability Driver is a tool that automates the conversion of traceability data into compliant formats and comes with a built-in API for efficient data-sharing, strengthening interoperability across the food supply chain.

Why Staying the Course on FSMA Rule 204 is a Strategic Advantage for Forward-Looking Food Companies

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Companies that remain committed to their traceability roadmaps will secure strategic, operational, and commercial benefits well before the extended deadline arrives.

GS1 US: Consumers Concerned About Food Recall Frequency, but it Shows Traceability Works

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:12:28 -0400

A GS1 US consumer survey has revealed that 93 percent of Americans are concerned about how frequently food recalls occur. GS1 US says increased recall frequency means traceability efforts are working.

No Reason to Wait: Prepare Now for FSMA Rule 204

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In March 2025, FDA announced its intent to extend the deadline for its Food Traceability Final Rule, under Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act, by 30 months. FDA says the extension will allow affected companies more time for building the necessary systems and effecting complete coordination across the supply chain in order to implement the final rule's requirements. However, this is no reason to wait on traceability!

Trustwell’s FoodLogiQ Traceability Platform Passes GDST Capability Test

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:43:40 -0400

Trustwell’s FoodLogiQ traceability platform has successfully passed the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Capability Test, certifying FoodLogiQ as a verified “GDST-Capable Solution,” which affirms its ability to securely exchange standardized traceability data across the seafood supply chain.

Achieving Better Traceability for Refrigerated and Frozen Foods

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This article looks at what the FSMA 204/traceability requirements mean for temperature-controlled food storage and transportation, as well as processes and technologies that can support traceability throughout the fresh and frozen food supply chains.

After Extending Compliance Date, FDA Offers New FSMA 204 Resources for Industry

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:31:34 -0400

Following FDA’s 30-month extension of the compliance date for the Food Traceability Final Rule (also known as FSMA 204), the agency has released new resources such as an updated FAQ, new examples of traceability plans, and an “At-A-Glance” document.

Database Combines 392 Million EU Food Safety Analytical Results, Reveals Contamination Trends

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:39:42 -0400

The new CompreHensive European Food Safety (CHEFS) database unifies nearly 400 million chemical contaminant analytical results from two decades of EU food safety monitoring activities, enabling the analysis of this previously disparate data. Using their new database, researchers identified food safety trends across Europe between 2000 and 2024.

Ideagen Launches Food and Beverage Division Offering Farm-to-Fork Compliance Solution

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:01:15 -0400

Ideagen has launched a new Food and Beverage Solutions division, marking the acquisition of two leading supply chain software—Authenticate and Safefood 360°—which it will combine with its existing solution (formerly known as Qadex) to create a farm-to-fork compliance ecosystem.

FMI Urges FDA to Revise Food Traceability Rule as Part of Agency’s Deregulation Efforts

hendersonb@bnpmedia.com (Bailee Henderson) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:20:40 -0400

In response to FDA’s “Deregulatory Plan,” FMI—The Food Industry Association is urging FDA to make revisions to the “burdensome” Food Traceability Final Rule/FSMA 204, which FDA has already delayed by 30 months.

Free Webinar by ReposiTrak: ‘Suppliers—Are Your Customers Asking for Food Traceability?’

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:18:21 -0400

On Wednesday, July 23, ReposiTrak will hold a free informational webinar on the growing demand for food traceability from major retailers and wholesalers—and what it means for suppliers.

Trace Register Launches ORIGIN and Unveils New Brand Identity

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:32 -0400

New platform and rebrand represent the next chapter in seafood traceability, combining the value of traceability data, global reach, and anticipated ROI.

2025 Food Safety Summit Opening Workshop Tackles Traceability 'Next Steps'

BlumeA@bnpmedia.com (Adrienne Blume, M.A.) — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:45:43 -0400

The opening workshop of the 2025 Food Safety Summit focused on "Traceability Next Steps: Supply Chain Implementation" and included interactive traceability exercises to help attendees understand the requirements of FSMA 204.

Ep. 193. Christian Ararat: A Global Perspective on Auditing, Certifications, AI, and Beyond

Tue, 13 May 2025 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Christian Ararat, a seasoned food safety and quality professional with a global perspective, about a range of topics, including auditing, traceability, certifications, exporting to the U.S., and artificial intelligence (AI). We also hear from Joseph Corby, the recipient of Food Safety Magazine’s 2025 Distinguished Service Award, about his illustrious career and advocacy work.

Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025: The Potential of Digitalization

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0400

At present, food safety systems face many hurdles. The Vienna Food Safety Forum 2025 provides a platform to showcase how new digital solutions efforts can improve food safety surveillance systems and quality assurance practices by deploying technological innovation and collaborative platforms.

GS1 US Survey Reveals Factors That Contribute to High Supply Chain Confidence, Visibility

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:01:11 -0400

A GS1 US survey revealed that most supply chain professionals are highly to moderately confident in their ability to manage disruptions, but nearly half struggle with supply chain visibility. The survey uncovered factors that contribute to higher confidence in supply chains and visibility.