Note Since this guide published in April 2001, Emergency Operations has become a separate office. The electronic copy of this document has been modified to reflect that change (i.e. all references to DEIO have been changed to EOC). No other changes have been made.
Last updated: April 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTraceback Procedures
Initiating a Traceback Investigation
Traceback Coordination
Product Samples
Use of FDA Reports and Forms
Traceback Reports
Requests for Information
Traceback Responsibilities
Methods and Analysis
Point of Service Investigation
Interviews
Observations
Record Collection
Analysis of POS data
Distributor Investigations
Interviews
Observations
Record Collection
Analysis of Distributor data
Importer/Processor/Grower Investigations
Farm/Source Investigations
Team Selection
Investigation Planning
Conducting the Investigations
Investigation Reporting
Note: This document is reference material for Investigators and other FDA personnel. The document does not bind FDA, and does not confer any rights, privileges, benefits, or immunities for or on any person(s). An alternative approach may be used if such an approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes, regulations or both.