“…Some considerations regarding authorizations for use on produce in the United States are addressed in Table 1. The insights and quantitative estimates generated in this study will be (Akbas & Olmez, 2007;Choi et al, 2012;Hellstrom et al, 2006;Kim, Kim, & Song, 2009a, 2009bLee et al, 2002;Park, et al, 2011;Rodgers et al, 2004;Ruiz-Cruz et al, 2007;Sagong et al, 2011;Szabo et al, 2003;Yuk, Yoo, Yoon, Marshall, & Oh, 2007;Yuk et al, 2006;Zhang & Farber, 1996) Lactic acid is a direct food ingredient affirmed as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as an antimicrobial agent, and shall meet the identity, limitations, and specifications described in this authorization ( 21 CFR 184.1061).…”