This document contains vital information for processors
FDA has released a guidance entitled, Measures to Address the Risk for Contamination by Salmonella Species in Food Containing a Peanut-Derived Product as an Ingredient. The document discusses environmental factors in which salmonella survives and what can retard its growth or kill it. The document provides considerations for evaluating the effectiveness of control measures and provides recommendations to food processors using peanut products as an ingredient.For more information, visit www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/guidance.html.