FDA released its third annual Reportable Food Registry (RFR) report to identify patterns of adulteration, target inspection resources and provide early warning on problems and public health risks from reportable foods. The report covers September 2011 to September 2012.
RFR was established by a 2007 amendment to the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help protect public health and covers all food regulated by FDA except infant formula and dietary supplements. A reportable food is an article for which there is a reasonable probability the use of or exposure to it will cause serious adverse health consequences or death for humans or animals.