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Federal Register Update — December 29-30, 2025

January 4, 2026

December 29, 2025

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
12/26/2025Multiple brand names Full Gold Star Product List – All FDA-regulated products held at facility including drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, human food, and pet foodAnimal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Cosmetics, Foodborne Illness, Dietary Supplements, Foodborne Illness, Drugs, Foodborne Illness, Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Medical Devices, Foodborne IllnessPotential Salmonella contamination, presence of rodent and avian contamination and insanitary conditions during the storage process.Gold Star Distribution, Inc.

FSIS

Mountain West Food Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination

December 30, 2025

State SNAP Waivers

The following states’ SNAP waivers have been approved by USDA and are set to take effect on January 1, 2026:

StateTarget Implementation DateSummary of RequestState SNAP Resources
Indiana01/01/26Restricts purchase of soft drinks and candy.Indiana “Smart SNAP” page Retailer Information page
Iowa01/01/26Restricts all taxable food items as defined by the Iowa Department of Revenue except food producing plants and seeds for food producing plants.Iowa SNAP page
Nebraska01/01/26Restricts purchase of soda and energy drinks.Nebraska “SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver” page Retailer Information page
Utah01/01/26Restricts purchase of soft drinks.Utah SNAP page
West Virginia01/01/26Restricts purchase of soda.West Virginia SNAP page Retailer Information page

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