Which of the following best describes a FSMA enhancement?

• A. State and local capacity building; improved foodborne illness surveillance; national agriculture and food defense strategy
• B. Few changes to how recalls are handled
• C. FSMA reduces FDA authority
• D. FSMA eliminates third-party certification

Answer: (A)

FSMA enhancements center on strengthening the public health system by building capacity at state and local levels, improving surveillance for foodborne illness, and establishing a national agriculture and food defense strategy. This combination reflects a shift toward prevention, better outbreak detection, and coordinated protection across the food supply. The other statements don’t fit: recalls under FSMA are not just unchanged but are more robust and better coordinated; FSMA expands FDA authority rather than reducing it; and it does not eliminate third-party certification—accredited third-party auditors can be used to verify compliance and enhance import safety.