Quick Answer: The FDA Food Traceability List (FTL) is the FDA-published list of foods requiring enhanced traceability records under FSMA Section 204, with enforcement starting January 20, 2026.
Detailed Answer
FTL foods: leafy greens, herbs, melons, peppers, sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, tropical tree fruits, fresh-cut/freshly-prepared, soft cheeses, finfish, crustaceans, ready-to-eat foods. Pallets carrying these foods need GS1 SSCC barcoding for unit-load identity. Records retained 24+ months.
Sources
- FDA FSMA Section 204
- 21 CFR 1 Subpart S
Companion Resources
Can national customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
How fast does United States Pallets deliver to national, United States?
Same-day shipping in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS, SC, NC, KY, VA) and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Express options available for national rush orders. Quote response under 2 business hours, dispatch within hours of order confirmation.
What documentation accompanies pallet answer loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
Does United States Pallets ship pallet answer to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
