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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve outbreaks. The European Commission recently asked for comments on potential legislation requiring EU countries to do WGS during foodborne outbreaks. The FDA said the proposed regulation would “significantly improve food…
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FDA supports EU’s WGS outbreak plan; food industry groups voice concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has backed European plans to use whole genome sequencing (WGS) to help solve outbreaks. The European Commission recently asked for comments on potential legislation requiring EU countries to do WGS during foodborne outbreaks. The FDA said the proposed regulation would “significantly improve food…