Federal Register Update — February 1-2, 2023
February 1, 2023
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 01/31/2023 | Brooklyn Bean | 3 Flavors of Peanut Butter and/or Hot Cocoa Pods | Food & Beverages | Undeclared peanuts | Two Rivers Coffee |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/24/2023 | Adept Life Science, LLC | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East IV | CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Misbranded |
| 01/31/2023 | 06/01/2022 | S&S Quality Wholesale Inc. | Division of Southwest Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/30/2023 | Dr. Green Mom, LLC | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/30/2023 | Organic Heirloom Plants | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/30/2023 | Noble Elements, LLC | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded |
| 01/31/2023 | 01/30/2023 | Old Tiles Wallpaper, LLC DBA Old Tiles Decor | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Finished Pharmaceuticals/Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded |
FSIS
Conagra Brands Recalls Canned Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Packaging Defect
USDA
AMS
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Cabritos Garza Corporation
@FDAfood
- Don’t miss @US_FDA’s Closer to Zero pre-conference presentation on our work helping to protect growing children from the potential adverse health effects associated with exposure to arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury from foods.
@SecVilsack
- Today I’m announcing the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program, which will provide producers with real-time market information so they can make the best, most well-informed decisions for their operations. ½
- With this announcement, we are living up to our commitment to build a more level playing field for cattle producers and a more balanced agricultural economy. 2/2
@US_FDA
- Today, we’re announcing a new, transformative vision for the FDA Human Foods Program and for the Office of Regulatory Affairs. https://fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-redesign-human-foods-program-enhance-coordinated-prevention-and-response-activities
- LIVE NOW: Our media call on a new vision for the FDA Human Foods Program is starting right now! Listen here: MEDIA CALL: New Vision for Human Foods Program – 1/31/2023 – YouTube
@DrCaliff_FDA
- Today, I am announcing a new, transformative vision for the FDA Human Foods Program. I am also announcing a transformative vision for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA, the FDA’s field-based operations) to support the FDA organization as a whole. https://fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-proposes-redesign-human-foods-program-enhance-coordinated-prevention-and-response-activities
February 2, 2023
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/01/2023 | Back to Nature | Fudge Mint Cookies | Food & Beverages | Undeclared peanuts | B & G Foods, Inc. |
FSIS
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-FSIS | RIN: 0583-AD87 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Voluntary Labeling of Products With “Product of USA” and Similar Statements | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 12/06/2022 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 02/01/2023 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZB46 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Protein Efficiency Ratio Rat Bioassay Studies To Demonstrate That a New Infant Formula Supports the Quality Factor of Sufficient Biological Quality of Protein; Draft Guidance for Industry | ||
| STAGE: Notice | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 01/24/2023 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 02/01/2023 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
APHIS
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Coconut from Viet Nam
@ConsumerReports
- Like some other crops, cacao plants take up cadmium that’s in the soil. But that’s just one of the ways heavy metals get into chocolate: How Lead and Cadmium Get Into Dark Chocolate – Consumer Reports
- One labeling claim that has no value? Farm fresh Cage-Free vs. Free Range—and Other Egg Cart Labels—Explained – Consumer Reports
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Study: big data, smarter technology, & IoT can significant reduce food waste and improve quality. #SmarterFoodSafety Study: zero waste in food supply chain possible using smart IoT (circularonline.co.uk)
@SecVilsack
- Yesterday, @USDA announced the Cattle Contracts Library Pilot Program, which empowers cattle producers to negotiate better terms, monitor pricing practices, and ultimately take better advantage of market opportunities and improve their bottom line.
- I was happy to join @POTUS at a meeting of his Competition Council today. At @USDA, we are making investments that increase competition in the meat and poultry processing sector, create more market opportunities, and lead to fairer prices for farmers and consumers alike.
@USDA
- Join us LIVE on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at 12 PM ET for a virtual roundtable where @SecVilsack will announce major steps USDA is taking to support and enhance the health of America’s children through nutritious school meals ➡️ https://usda.gov/live
@FDAfood
- Announcing an MOU between @EPAresearch and @FDAfood to facilitate communication and coordination to foster common practices in human health assessments and harmonize methods for hazard assessment. MOU 225-22-024 | FDA