The Unbearable Delay: Why America's Food Safety System Needs a Redesign The US government has been slow to pass a crucial rule that would help trace the origin of tainted food, leaving experts and consumers puzzled for 15 years.
Conceived by Congress in 2010 as part of the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), the "traceability rule" remains unimplemented despite its potential to prevent foodborne illnesses.
One major concern with the current system is its inability to quickly identify the source of tainted food.