Federal Register Update — April 1-2, 2024

April 1, 2024

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Filed on: 04/01/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/02/2024

FR Document: 2024-06971  PDF 3 Pages (94.3 KB) Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

List of Regions Affected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Addition of Kosovo and Mozambique

Filed on: 04/01/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/02/2024

FR Document: 2024-06942 PDF 3 Pages (105 KB) Permalink

White House

Readout of Latest Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force Meeting

  • Discusses food

FDA

March 29, 2024 – FDA Roundup: March 29, 2024

GRAS Notices

GRN No.SubstanceDate of ClosureFDA Response
  1142Brazzein produced by Komagataella phaffii expressing a gene encoding for brazzein from Pentadiplandra brazzeanaMar 11, 2024FDA has no questions (in PDF) (257 kB)

Recalls

Posted DateIssue DateCompanyIssuing OfficeSubject
03/30/2024Helados Mexicomango bars in the variety packFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential to be contaminated with Salmonella
03/29/2024Geissler’s Supermarket Inc.Sushi productsFood & BeveragesUndeclared milk, wheat and eggs
03/29/2024Food ClubAll Purpose FlourFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared milk and eggs

FSIS

Constituent Update – March 29, 2024

USDA

Readout of Meeting with Agricultural Stakeholders on the Port of Baltimore and Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

APHIS

USDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle

AMS

USDA Files Action Against Safeway Fresh Foods LLC in New Jersey for Alleged PACA Violations

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Florida and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA Files Action Against Aggrigator Inc. in California for Alleged PACA Violations

Marler Blog

What is Cyclospora?

Mango Bars recalled due to Salmonella

Twitter

@GS1_US

  • “Thanks to #GS1Standards, today’s #traceability #technology can better automate and streamline the food chain while ensuring that companies comply with planning, data-collecting and reporting requirements.” – @frankyiannas https://ow.ly/4kia50R27Lc @pgrocer #foodsafety #barcodes

April 2, 2024

Federal Register

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Filed on: 04/02/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2024

FR Document: 2024-07021 PDF 3 Pages (105 KB)  Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Privacy Act; Systems of Records

Filed on: 04/02/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2024

FR Document: 2024-06941 PDF 15 Pages (121 KB) Permalink

Environmental Protection Agency

Pesticide Product Registration:

Chlorpyrifos; Request to Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amend Registrations to Terminate/Amend Certain Uses

Filed on: 04/02/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2024

FR Document: 2024-07078  PDF 6 Pages (108 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

Posted DateIssue DateCompanyIssuing OfficeSubject
04/01/2024Multiple Brand NamesChicken Feed, Swine Feed, Cattle Feed, Horse FeedAnimal & Veterinary, Animal FeedSpecific lots may contain elevated levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and/or chloride and may harm chickens, swine, beef cattle and equine.
04/01/2024DeluxeMacarons Party EditionFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared allergens – wheat, soy, egg, milk, tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and coconut).

FSIS

Availability of FSIS Guideline for Retained Water

APHIS

Notice of Availability — Finding of No Significant Impact for Avian Deterrence to Support Passage of Juvenile Salmonids at Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day Projects in Washington

USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herd in New Mexico

APHIS Refreshes its Website, Prioritizing Customers and Accessibility

Twitter

@FDArecalls

@SecVilsack

  • Thanks to @POTUS‘ Inflation Reduction Act, @USDA has invested more than $1.8 billion through REAP in over 6,000 renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements that will help rural business owners lower energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen their resiliency.

@USDAForeignAg

  • For 71 years, 🇺🇸 and 🇰🇷 have been allies. Our ag trade partnership is key to this strong relationship and an important topic Under Secretary Taylor discussed with South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs at the #AgTradeMission.