FSMA expanded records access to improve recalls and traceability.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not applicable
• D. Not stated

Answer: (A)

The statement is true. FSMA added authority for FDA to access records that help trace food through the supply chain during investigations and recalls. This means facilities must maintain records that show how a product moved—from ingredients and batches to suppliers, distributors, and customers—and FDA can request access to those records more readily to identify where contamination may have occurred and which lot or shipments are affected. This expanded access speeds up the traceback process and makes recalls more efficient and focused. While FSMA does not create mandatory recall authority, the enhanced records access is specifically intended to improve the speed and precision of recalls and overall traceability.