In the April 28, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced the availability of revised CPG Sec. 540.275 relating to fresh and frozen crabmeat adulteration with filth involving the presence of Escherichia coli. The CPG clarifies and updates the format of the previously issued CPG on this topic. The CPG provides guidance for FDA staff on the level of E. coli in crabmeat at which FDA may consider the crabmeat to be adulterated with filth. Revisions generally include the addition of sections on Background and Policy, updates to the sections on Regulatory Action Guidance and Specimen Charges, and FDA office names. The CPG also contains information that may be useful to the regulated industry and to the public.
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