Dear williamw,
It’s an interesting topic so I have extended a bit.
A recent bit of ingenious archival digging by Snookie (see thread linked below) reminded me of the existence of some earlier, ca.2010, posts / threads on this overall topic. Notably that SQF (and FDA?) apparently had (have?) somewhat ambivalent views on the risk aspect of peanuts (and other roasted nuts.?).
I found this info. rather amazing considering the then recent disasters whose effects appear to still reverberate today, eg
http://en.wikipedia....(peanut_butter)
http://topics.nytime...2009/index.html
If the views remain unchanged, this may further explain the result in yr previous post #3 which, without any additional validation, I found an extremely questionable viewpoint as far as SQF’s apparent involvement is concerned.
Regarding the lack of action mentioned in yr last paragraph, I located a sort of “manifesto” issued post-disaster by PTNPA [not 100% sure since on another PC] which detailed the initiation of an investigation related to the type of points you mention. Haven’t had time yet to seek further info released in period 2009-present or read up on any of FDA’s previously referenced (ongoing?) research.. I daresay you are far more informed on this than I.
Earlier (2010) threads mentioned above are here (there may be others) –
http://www.ifsqn.com...isk/#entry37568
http://www.ifsqn.com...009/#entry35792
Rgds / Charles.C
PS - i noted the comments (eg post #6) on cost / processor organisations but I would anticipate that any (?) subsequent FDA -derived knowledge would be in the public domain.