Federal Register Update — February 19-20, 2024
February 19, 2024
FDA
February 16, 2024 – FDA Roundup: February 16, 2024
E. coli: Raw Cheddar Cheese (February 2024)
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/17/2024 | Raw Farms LLC | Raw Cheddar Cheese | Food & Beverages | Potential contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7 | Raw Farms LLC | ||||||
| 02/16/2024 | Golden Owl | Dried mango | Food & Beverages | Undeclared sulfites. | TRUONG GIANG DISTRIBUTOR CORP |
FSIS
Constituent Update – February 16, 2024
APHIS
APHIS Expands Quarantine Area for the Imported Fire Ant (Solenopis invicta, S. richteri, and hybrids of these species) in Oklahoma and Tennessee
NIH
Statement: NIH Trial Data Underpins FDA Approval of Omalizumab for Food Allergy
Marler Blog
2023 – 4 Recalls and 2 Outbreaks – not to be confused with 4 Weddings and a Funeral
Raw Milk LLC, a.k.a Organic Pastures, linked again to an E. coli outbreak
Raw Milk Cheese sickens 10 in California, Utah, Colorado and Texas
Hepatitis A risk linked to Chick-fil-A food service worker at University of North Dakota
@ConsumeReports
- One cup of okra supplies 67 percent of the daily value of vitamin K, which is important for heart health and cognitive function. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/healthy-eating/is-okra-good-for-you-a2183674913/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@DrCaliff_FDA
- I’ve arrived in London – first stop on a trip to Europe. I’m excited to be meeting with UK regulators to discuss opportunities for closer alignment – we achieve more by working together than alone. I’m also participating in industry roundtables & speaking at @UniofOxford
February 20, 2024
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Reauthorization: Dairy Forward Pricing Program
Filed on: 02/20/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/21/2024
FR Document: 2024-03407 PDF 8 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
White House
- Note: discusses PFAS
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/19/2024 | Nordic Naturals | Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid | Food & Beverages | Elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage | Nordic Naturals |
APHIS
USDA’s National Animal Health Monitoring System Conducts Third National U.S. Small Enterprise Swine Study
Marler Blog
Raw Milk (formerly Organic Pastures) Salmonella – and E. coli Lawsuits
@ConsumerReports
- Research has shown that eating cruciferous vegetables like collard greens may help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/nutrition-healthy-eating/are-collard-greens-good-for-you-a4493940375/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@frankyiannas
- For food allergic consumers, until now, education, avoidance, good manufacturer practices, preventing cross-contact, & accurate labeling has been key to prevention. The science is advancing where we now are seeing new tools & hurdles for their protection. https://www.npr.org/2024/02/18/1232304606/fda-approval-food-allergies-xolair