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How the 2026 Food Traceability Rule Will Affect Restaurant Owners

The FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, released in November of 2022, will come into effect on January 20, 2026. The rule will impact most restaurants and require extensive changes to be made to the way in which foods are tracked and how, and what information must be included in tracking records.

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FDA’s 2026 Food Traceability Initiative

The FDA’s release of the Food Traceability Final Rule will require many businesses in the foodservice industry to make extensive changes to what they track and the information their tracking must show. Here’s what you need to know in order to comply with the initiative.

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Big Data and IoT Are Food Safety Game-Changers

The World Health Organization estimates that foodborne illness occurs in 600 million people, and is fatal to 420,000 people worldwide each day.1  These statistics alone make the ability to take measures to prevent, detect, and mitigate food safety risks a top priority throughout the supply chain. Both IoT and big data are proving their effectiveness in ensuring food safety.

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Ensuring Food Safety in Assisted Living Facilities

The majority of the millions of people in assisted living facilities are adults 65 years of age or older.1 In addition to the medical care and living assistance these facilities provide, the major service they offer is healthy, dietary appropriate meals for the seniors. This age group is at a significantly increased risk of contracting foodborne illness, which for them can be fatal.

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2024 Food Safety Monitoring Predictions

Food safety assurance through proper handling practices and temperature monitoring is more important than ever, which is something underscored by the new food traceability rule from the FDA announced in March 2023.

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How AI Is Changing Food & Product Safety Across Industries

AI is experiencing a surge in popularity. More research and investment is going into AI than ever before and all industries are being transformed by this technology. Here’s how food safety is changing across the industry and how it could affect you.

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