Federal Register Update — February 12-13, 2024

February 12, 2024

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Consumer Focus Groups and Other Qualitative Studies

Filed on: 02/12/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/13/2024

FR Document: 2024-02901  PDF 3 Pages (98.3 KB)  Permalink

Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children:

2024/2025 Income Eligibility Guidelines

Filed on: 02/12/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/13/2024

FR Document: 2024-02922  PDF 7 Pages (158 KB)  Permalink

U.S. Codex Office

Notices

Codex Alimentarius Commission, Committee on Food Additives

Filed on: 02/12/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/13/2024

FR Document: 2024-02913 PDF 5 Pages (103 KB) Permalink

FDA

February 9, 2024 – FDA Roundup: February 9, 2024

The Perfect Bite Co. Issues Voluntary Recall of Mexican Style Street Corn Bite Containing Cotija Cheese Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Listeria monocytogenes: Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese (February 2024)

Recommendations for Collecting Representative Samples for Food Testing Used as Evidence for Release of Certain Fish and Fishery Products Subject to Detention Without Physical Examination (DWPE) and Removal of a Foreign Manufacturer’s Goods from DWPE

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Sampling Recommendations for Seafood Subject to DWPE

Recalls  

Date	Brand Name(s)	Product Description	Product Type	Recall Reason Description	Company Name
02/10/2024	SaveMart	Chicken Street Taco Kit	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	The Save Mart Companies
02/10/2024	Stater Bros.	Chicken Street Taco Kit	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	Stater Bros. Markets
02/10/2024	The Perfect Bite Co.	Mexican Style Street Corn Bites	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	The Perfect Bite Co.
02/09/2024	Dole, Marketside, President’s Choice	Salad kits	Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness	Listeria monocytogenes	Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
02/09/2024	Albertsons, Safeway, Eagle, Carrs-Safeway, Pavilions, Vons, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, Lucky	Chicken Taco Kits and Meals	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	Albertsons Companies
02/09/2024	Marketside	Marketside Bacon Ranch Crunch Salad Kit	Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination	Taylor Fresh Foods
02/09/2024	Marketside	Bacon Ranch Crunch Chopped Salad Kit	Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination	Braga Fresh
02/09/2024	Fresh and Ready, Sprig and Sprout, Jack and Olive	Torta sandwiches	Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination	Fresh and Ready Foods
02/09/2024	Fresh Express, marketside	Fresh Express Salsa! Ensalada Kit, Marketside Southwest Chopped Salad Kit	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	Fresh Express
02/09/2024	Zingerman’s Bakehouse	Black Magic Brownie	Food & Beverages, Allergens	Undeclared walnut allergen	Zingerman’s Bakehouse

FSIS

Constituent Update – February 9, 2024

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Poultry Products Containing FDA-Regulated Dairy Products That Have Been Recalled Due To Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (Updated Feb. 9)

OMB

AGENCY: USDA-FNS	RIN: 0584-AF01	Status: Pending Review
TITLE: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Program Purpose and Work Requirement Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023	Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No
STAGE: Proposed Rule	Economically Significant: No
** RECEIVED DATE: 02/09/2024	LEGAL DEADLINE: None

AMS

USDA Announces Appointments to the National Pork Producers Delegate Body

February 13, 2023

FDA

Rizo-López Foods and Fresh Creations Foods, Along with the FDA, Have Issued a Recall of All Chicken Street Taco Meal Kit Units Due to the Potential Contamination of Listeria Monocytogenes

Recalls

Date	Brand Name(s)	Product Description	Product Type	Recall Reason Description	Company Name
02/12/2024	No Brand	Chicken Street Taco Kit	Food & Beverages	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.	Sprouts Farmers Market

FSIS

Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Charcuterie Meat Products Due to Possible Under Processing

USDA

USDA Announces Complete Lineup of Plenary Sessions for the 100th Agricultural Outlook Forum

As part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps, USDA Launches New Working Lands Climate Corps to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders on Climate-Smart Agriculture

AMS

FNS Awards Grants to Support Emergency Food System and Agricultural Producers

Marler Blog

As 26 sick with Listeria dozens of products with cheese being recalled

More Charcuterie recalled due to Salmonella Risk

More products recalled over Listeria risk

Twitter

@ConsumerReports

• Collard greens contain glucosinolates, substances that your body can convert into various cancer-fighting compounds. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/are-collard-greens-good-for-you-a4493940375/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
• Find yourself eating the same old chicken, tofu, and veggies every day? These tips will help you get out of a rut. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/how-to-make-healthy-meals-more-flavorful-a5800541088/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
• Do you eat black-eyed peas? They’re native to West Africa and pack a lot of nutritional value to enjoy year-round. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/are-black-eyed-peas-good-for-you-a8017124375/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW

@FDA_ORA

• #DYK the steps you take can mean the difference between a good day & bad case of #FoodborneIllness, aka “food poisoning.” Watch this video re: food safety for tips if you’re cooking at home, dining out, or eating ready-made meals on the go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iguM_pqetzo

@FDAanimalhealth

• Starting an animal food business? Learn about the regulatory requirements and review the steps you need to take *before* you start marketing your products in the U.S. https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-food-feeds/how-do-i-start-animal-food-business