Federal Register Update — December 28-29, 2023
December 28, 2023
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas:
Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Agreements and Orders
Filed on: 12/28/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/29/2023
FR Document: 2023-28762 PDF 2 Pages (86.4 KB) Permalink
Rules
Establishing the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs
Filed on: 12/28/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/29/2023
FR Document: 2023-28488 PDF 470 Pages (1.17 MB) Permalink
APHIS
USDA and Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History Strengthen Scientific Partnership
APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) updates the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Response Strategy and invites feedback from key stakeholders
APHIS Expands Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, California
APHIS Amends Import Requirements for Buxus spp., Euonymus spp., and Ilex spp. from Canada into the United States and territories
AMS
USDA Amends Florida Citrus Marketing Order
USDA Partners with Oklahoma to Award over $6.3 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
@ConsumerReports
- Are eating black-eyed peas part of your New Year’s Day tradition? They’re an excellent source of magnesium and zinc. #HappyNewYear Black-Eyed Peas Health Benefits – Consumer Reports
- Some green “superfood” powders are supplements, so you should let your doctor know if you’re taking them Is Green Juice Good for You? – Consumer Reports
@SecVilsack
- Under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), @USDA, in 2023, awarded over $362 million to help farmers and rural small businesses access renewable energy systems that lower energy costs, generate new income, and strengthen the resiliency of their operations.
- Through its suite of federal nutrition assistance programs, @USDA reached 1 in 4 Americans with healthy food, nutrition education, and other resources, from rural areas to cities and towns across the country.
- ICYMI: @USDA is now accepting applications for 40 Climate Change Fellows to help a record number of farmers and rural small businesses access clean energy funds from @POTUS’ Investing in America agenda. Applicants must apply by January 8, 2024.
@FDAfood
- Boost your imports with #VQIP! Say goodbye to delays and hello to faster, safer imports of human and animal foods into the U.S. Discover the benefits of VQIP today! https://fda.gov/food/importing-food-products-united-states/voluntary-qualified-importer-program-vqip
@USDA
- Deadline approaching: Applications for the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, authorized by Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act, are due Jan. 13, 2024. Get assistance and apply at http://22007apply.gov, or call 1-800-721-0970.
December 29, 2023
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 12/28/2023 | Sam Sung | Soybean Sprouts in 1 lb bags | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes | Nam & Son of MD |
@ConsumerReports
- You “butter” believe CR staffers took this butter taste test very seriously Best Butters for Everyday Use – Consumer Reports
@SecVilsack
- .@USDA_APHIS and @Smithsonian are joining forces to protect American plant health from invasive species. The collaboration advances scientific knowledge and resource collection of exotic insect species, weed seeds and other contaminant plant parts. https://aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/stakeholder-info/sa_by_date/sa-2023/usda-smithsonian-partnership