Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 19 – 21, 2021
April 19, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
2021/2022 Rates Charged for AMS Services
Filed on: 04/19/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/20/2021
FR Document: 2021-08069 PDF 13 Pages (166 KB) Permalink
United States Standards for Wheat
Filed on: 04/19/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/20/2021
FR Document: 2021-08062 PDF 3 Pages (83.7 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Begins New Era of Smarter Food Safety TechTalk Podcast
- [Note: FDA is launching a new quarterly podcast series focusing on the development and use of new food safety technologies. The first episode is April 29 and will focused on Traceability. Participants include Institute of Food Technologists (IFT): Alison Grantham, Ph.D., Global Food Traceability Center; FMI: The Food Industry Association: Hilary Thesmar, Ph.D., RD, CFS – Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and SVP Food Safety; and GS1 – Angela Fernandez – Vice-President, Community Engagement.]
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
04/17/2021 | Bueno | Coffee substitute | Food & Beverages | Undeclared peanut, hazelnut, and/or barley (gluten) | Creative Foods Inc. |
FSIS
Constituent Update – April 16, 2021
- FSIS Announces Update to Laboratory Testing Criteria for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7
- NACMCF Plenary Meeting in April
- [Note: At the April 22 meeting, the committee will vote on adopting two reports, “Microbiological testing by industry of ready-to-eat foods under FDA’s jurisdiction for pathogens,” and “The Use of Water in Animal Production, Slaughter and Processing,” which are now available on the FSIS website here: National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods | Food Safety and Inspection Service. ]
APHIS
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Eggplant from Morocco
AMS
USDA to Launch New Electronic Trade Certification System for Dairy
USDA Terminates 10 U.S. Consumer Standards That Impede Effective Marketing of Specialty Crops
USDA
- [Note: Robert Bonnie currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA and led the USDA Transition Team].
April 20, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products
Filed on: 04/20/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/21/2021
FR Document: 2021-08152 PDF 10 Pages (98.5 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
04/19/2021 | Raley’s | Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips | Food & Beverages | May Contain Undeclared Milk | Shearer’s Foods LLC |
AMS
USDA Withdraws Proposed Changes to the Handling Requirements for Florida Tomatoes
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Pleased to announce a new podcast series, FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety ‘Tech Talks.’ They’ll focus on core elements of our New Era Blueprint. The first episode will discuss tech-enabled food traceability advancements. https://go.usa.gov/xHWKB
- Throughout the podcast series, we’ll be talking with food & technology experts on how current & emerging technologies are enabling new solutions to public health challenges. Plan to listen in & join us in creating safer, more digital, and traceable food system, together.
April 21, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Meetings:
Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting
Filed on: 04/21/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/22/2021
FR Document: 2021-08336 PDF 2 Pages (65.7 KB) Permalink
United States Standards for Beans-Chickpeas
Filed on: 04/21/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/22/2021
FR Document: 2021-08374 PDF 4 Pages (88.7 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
04/20/2021 | Vitafusion | Gummy vitamin products | Food & Beverages | May contain metallic mesh material | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. |
04/20/2021 | Guan’s | Enoki Mushroom | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Potential for Listeria monocytogenes | Guan’s Mushroom Co. |
Warning Letters
Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
04/20/2021 | 03/24/2021 | Sky Global Food Inc | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
FNS
@FDAfood
- Sell-by, use-by, best if used by, oh my! With all the different phrases for date labels on food packages, it can be confusing to know if your food is still good to eat. Cut through the confusion & learn about date labels on food packages. #NoWastedFood https://youtu.be/T5jgZ4fJJsw
- [RT @foodsafetygov]: Not sure how long you should keep certain foods in your fridge? Download our FoodKeeper app to know how to keep your food fresh and safe. https://go.usa.gov/xHq8s
@SecVilsack
- USDA will remain relentless in ensuring our nation’s children get the critical nutrition they need. The flexibilities announced today give states, schools, and child care providers the certainty they need so they can serve healthy, free meals to our kids. http://ow.ly/dvSm50Et4RU