August 5, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:
Ethanol, 2,2′,2″-nitrilotris, compd. with a-hydro-hydroxypoly (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) ether etc.
Filed on: 08/05/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/06/2024
FR Document: 2024-17188 PDF 13 Pages (139 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Commodity Supplemental Food Program Participant Characteristics and Program Operations Study
Filed on: 08/05/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/06/2024
FR Document: 2024-17341 PDF 5 Pages (107 KB) Permalink
FDA
August 2, 2024 – FDA Roundup: August 2, 2024
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 08/04/2024 | Bikano | Moong Dal, Crunchy Green Gram | Food & Beverages | Potential Contamination with Salmonella | Thal Golden Spices Inc. |
| 08/02/2024 | Lunds & Byerlys | fresh guacamole products | Food & Beverages | Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination | Metro Produce Distributors Inc. |
| 08/02/2024 | Marabou | Sea Salt chocolate bar | Food & Beverages | Undeclared Allergen-Undeclared Almond, Wheat and nuts | BONBON – A SWEDISH CANDY CO. |
FSIS
Constituent Update – August 2, 2024
AMS
USDA Redistricts and Reapportions South Texas Onion Marketing Order
Marler Blog
Spices recalled over Salmonella
Guacamole recalled due to Listeria
@ConsumerReports
- Avoiding sliced deli meats and many Boar’s Head packaged meats can help people—especially those in vulnerable groups—stay safe until a nationwide listeria outbreak ends. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/listeria/avoid-sliced-deli-meats-boars-head-packaged-meats-listeria-a6733756610/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@USDAFoodSafety
- At the opening session of the American Association of Meat Processors 85th American Convention of Meat Processors & Suppliers’ Exhibition yesterday, FSIS Administrator Paul Kiecker shared FSIS updates, including the recently proposed comprehensive framework to reduce Salmonella associated with poultry products consumption and the upcoming new allergen verification sampling program. He also shared resources FSIS offers for small and very small establishments, such as our FSIS Updates for Small Plants newsletter and the Small Plant Guidance webpage where relevant educational materials, training resources, HACCP coordinator contact information, HACCP models, and guidelines can be found. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/compliance-guidance/small-very-small-plant-guidance
August 6, 2024
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Evaluation of the Classical Swine Fever Disease Status of Costa Rica
Filed on: 08/06/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2024
FR Document: 2024-17428 PDF 4 Pages (102 KB) Permalink
Imports:
Fresh Cape Gooseberry Fruit from Peru, Pest Risk Analysis
Filed on: 08/06/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2024
FR Document: 2024-17432 PDF 3 Pages (100 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Proposed Rules
Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products
Filed on: 08/06/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/07/2024
FR Document: 2024-16963 PDF 215 Pages (765 KB) Permalink
FDA
USDA
USDA Announces Additional RAPP Funding to Expand, Diversify Export Markets
Marler Blog
What you need to know About Hepatitis A during an Outbreak
What you need to know About Shigella during an Outbreak
What you need to know About Listeria during an Outbreak
What you need to know About Salmonella during an Outbreak
What you need to know About E. coli O157:H7 during an Outbreak
Campylobacter Outbreak prompts Oyster warning by FDA
Spices recalled over Salmonella
@ConsumerReports
- Corn is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which are vital for eye health. These antioxidants give corn kernels their yellow color. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/is-corn-good-for-you-a1958438235/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@frankyiannas
- A few of us started this movement – ‘blockchain enable traceability’ – in 2017. Back than, some said it was hype. Many are now improving food traceability & transparency with distributed ledger technology. #progress #foodtracebility https://fooddigital.com/tech-ai/tyson-foods-and-jbs-sa-use-blockchain-for-chicken-provenance
- I’m excited to be joining the International Fresh Produce Safety Symposium in Sydney later this month where I’ll be talking about the future of a safer, smarter, and more sustainable agricultural system. Register now. http://ifpss.com.au Hope to see you there!
@linakhanFTC
- No American should face inflated prices due to unlawful business practices. This week @FTC co-convened federal enforcers and regulators to discuss our efforts combatting illegal pricing. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/speeches/remarks-chair-lina-m-khan-strike-force-unfair-illegal-pricing-public-convening
@FDA_ORA
- FDA is taking steps to modernize and improve its inspectional capacity. There’s a new innovative course offering to invigorate and train the next generation of the Nation’s food inspectorate. Learn more: http://nasda.org/inspectioncourse
