Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.112.148 What actions must I take if the samples of spent sprout irrigation water or sprouts test positive for a pathogen?

(a) Take appropriate action to prevent any food that is adulterated under section 402 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act from entering into commerce;

(b) Take the steps required in § 112.142(b) with respect to the lot of seeds or beans used to grow the affected production batch of sprouts (except as allowed under § 112.142(c));

(c) Clean and sanitize the affected surfaces and surrounding areas;  and

(d) Perform any other actions necessary to prevent reoccurrence of the contamination.