ABSTRACT

In the United States, two federal agencies have the responsibility to ensure that the canned vegetables in the market are safe and do not pose any economic fraud. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA or FDA) issues regulations to achieve both goals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issues voluntary guide lines, in addition to achieving the same goals, aiming at facilitating commerce. The information in this chapter has been modified from such regulations and guidelines.