Federal Register Update — February 21-22, 2024
February 21, 2024
FDA
February 20, 2024 – FDA Roundup: February 20, 2024
APHIS
Availability of Final Environmental Assessment for a Biological Control Agent of Olive Psyllid
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Backyard Non-Poultry Flock in West Virginia
NIH
ODS Update: Recent Developments in Dietary Supplement Science Now Available
Marler Blog
@ConsumerReports
- From “No Cholesterol” to “Uncured,” here is what those food labels really mean. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-labels/misleading-food-labels-a1198502999/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@FDA_ORA
- Before you buy imported #DietarySupplements online, beware. Many imported weight loss products contain hidden/dangerous Rx drug ingredients. The FDA keeps these harmful products off the market by issuing an #ImportAlert. LEARN MORE about import alerts: https://www.fda.gov/industry/actions-enforcement/import-alerts#:~:text=Each%20import%20alert%20will%20include%20the%20following%20information%3A,a%20b%20…%20%207%20more%20rows%20
@SecVilsack
- Through @USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, we’re working with wool and cotton producers across America to build drought resilience, improve soil health, and achieve greater profitability for family farms and ranches. https://dailyyonder.com/usda-funded-program-works-with-wool-cotton-producers-on-climate-smart-practices/2024/02/20/
- Thanks to @POTUS’s Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’re investing $500 million to help @forestservice continue their efforts in battling our nation’s wildfire crisis which has been exacerbated by climate change. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/02/20/biden-harris-administration-announces-500-million-confront-wildfire
@FDArecalls
- Nordic Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nordic-naturals-issues-voluntary-recall-babys-vitamin-d3-liquid-due-elevated-levels-vitamin-d3
- Capitol Distributing Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sesame in Product. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/capitol-distributing-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-product
February 22, 2024
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Marketing Order: Dried Prunes Produced in California
Filed on: 02/22/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2024
FR Document: 2024-03630 PDF 10 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Cancellation Order: Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amendments to Terminate Uses
Filed on: 02/22/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2024
FR Document: 2024-03729 PDF 9 Pages (117 KB) Permalink
FDA
Update on FDA Launches New Directory of Ingredients Used in Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/21/2024 | Rico | Enchiladas | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination | Rico Brand |
APHIS
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses
Marler Blog
Don Novo Meat recalled due to Listeria
@FDAfood
- FDA updated the Ingredient Directory related to dietary supplements with a new title & other updates to improve usability. These changes are the result of stakeholder feedback received since we initially published the directory. https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-launches-new-directory-ingredients-used-products-marketed-dietary-supplements
- Watch out for sneaky sodium! Be a label detective when grocery shopping. Use the Nutrition Facts label to compare and choose foods lower in sodium. https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet
@SecVilsack
- @USDA is investing over $770 million for rural infrastructure projects in remote areas of the country benefitting more than 1 million people across 45 states, Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands.