Federal Register Update — February 26-27, 2024
February 26, 2024
FDA
February 23, 2024 – FDA Roundup: February 23, 2024
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/23/2024 | Alipotec King | Alipotec Raiz de Tejocote | Food & Beverages | Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant | Backstage Center | ||||||
| 02/23/2024 | Saigon Gourmet | Banh Ba Xa and Banh Pia | Food & Beverages | Undeclared egg | LQNN, Inc. | ||||||
| 02/23/2024 | H&Natural | Brazil Seed Pure Natural Semilla de Brasil & Tejo Root, Raiz de Tejocte | Food & Beverages | Product contains yellow oleander, a poisonous plant | G.A. Mart dba H&Natural |
FSIS
Constituent Update – February 23, 2024
USDA
USDA Convenes Inaugural National Equity Summit, Equity Commission Delivers Final Report
AMS
USDA Suspends Federal Marketing Order Regulating California Dried Prunes
USDA Sets Dates for Peanut Promotion Research and Information Program Continuance Referendum
USDA Announces Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards Appointments
Marler Blog
As many as 422 impacted by lead in cinnamon
Marler on Salmonella Charcuterie, Salmonella Cantaloupe, Listeria Cheese and E. coli Cheese
What’s the latest on the Charcuterie Salmonella Outbreak
What’s the latest on the Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak
What’s the latest on the Cheese Listeria Outbreak
What’s the latest on the Cheddar Cheese E. coli Outbreak
Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm – experienced with Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli Lawsuits
Yellow Oleander risk prompts recall
February 27, 2024
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 02/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-04130 PDF 3 Pages (93.1 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Triclopyr
Filed on: 02/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-04017 PDF 13 Pages (137 KB) Permalink
Notices
Pesticides: Proposed Removal of Polytetrafluoroethylene from List of Approved Inert Ingredients for Pesticide Products
Filed on: 02/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-04059 PDF 5 Pages (122 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children; Food Delivery Portal
Filed on: 02/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-04064 PDF 5 Pages (143 KB) Permalink
OMB
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZB92 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE:Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods: Draft Guidance for Industry | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Notice | Economically Significant: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 02/26/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| AGENCY: USDA-APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE70 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE:Revision to Horse Protection Act Regulations | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Final Rule | Economically Significant: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 02/26/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
USDA
USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small Leads Trade Mission to Angola
APHIS
APHIS Approves the Importation of Ugu Leaves from Nigeria into the United States
DOJ
CSPC
@ConsumerReports
- We tested 41 store-bought tomato sauces, and 17 of them got top marks for taste and nutrition. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/pasta-sauce/best-jarred-pasta-sauces-a2568686470/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@FDAfood
- This #HeartMonth here are 3 easy ways to reduce your sodium intake: 1. Read the Nutrition Facts label. 2. Prepare your own food when you can. 3. Reduce your portion size. Check out more ways to limit sodium: https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet
@SecVilsack
- Today, @USDA and @ENERGY are launching a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies, including smaller-scale wind projects.
@USDAFoodSafety
- At @USDA Ag Outlook Forum, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin moderated a panel titled ‘Cell Cultured Meat and Poultry: How Do We Label It?’ This informative panel underscored the importance of accurate product labeling, providing consumer and industry insight to attendees. A recording of the panel is available on the event platform. https://eventmobi.com/usdaoutlookforum2024/login?next=/videos/4618a596-5ffa-499d-a454-1362ce210ba3/video/ed51af4b-a750-4688-920b-acb24390968e