It’s also important to remember that carriers, like all entities subject to the Rule, are required under Section 1.908(a)(6) (fully quoted earlier in this article), to ensure food is not sold or distributed after becoming aware of a “possible material failure of temperature control or other conditions” that may make food unsafe, until a qualified individual determines the failure did not make the food unsafe.
Conclusion
The entire text of the Sanitary Transportation of Food Rule (21 C.F.R. Sec. 1.900-1.912), along with Frequently Asked Questions and training materials are available on the FDA’s website.
“It only takes an hour to read these regulations,” implores Sullivan. “You owe a duty to yourself and your company to read and become familiar with them.” Further, he states, “I’ve been involved in FDA investigations, and they don’t mess around.”
“Isn’t this a wonderful way to make a living?” asks DeMatteis.