FDA's Human Foods Program Advances Collaborative Vision for Enhancing Food Safety
On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Human Foods Program (HFP) announced
2026 Priority Deliverables
that highlight the FDA’s commitment to driving a prevention-based approach to reducing foodborne illness from microbiological contaminants. The announcement states, “HFP advances its vision of increased engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance food safety through the release of two new web resources highlighting how industry can work with FDA to develop
best practices
and use
root cause analysis
to strengthen understanding of food safety issues and prevent recurrence…Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) are a cornerstone of a prevention-based approach to food safety.”
The announcement also states that FDA “encourages stakeholders to work with FDA as they develop best practices and implement RCAs. FDA subject matter experts may provide assistance to ensure alignment with federal laws and regulations. Stakeholders interested in discussing the development of a best practices document can
submit a request
to the Food and Cosmetic Information Center.” Read more
here.