Federal Register Update — February 28-29, 2024

February 28, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency

Proposed Rules

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (January 2024)

Filed on: 02/28/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/29/2024

FR Document: 2024-04256 PDF 5 Pages (118 KB) Permalink

FDA

February 27, 2024 – FDA Roundup: February 27, 2024

FSIS

Special Alert: Constituent Update – February 27, 2024

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Nurture Life Ready-To-Eat Chicken Meal Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

USDA

USDA Announces Progress on Newly Authorized Climate Programs

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack On the Confirmation of Dr. Basil Gooden as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development

APHIS

APHIS Bolsters Animal Health Surveillance with Funding for Unexplained Morbidity or Mortality Investigations

AMS

USDA Announces Grant Funding and New Resources Available for Local and Regional Food Systems Development

USDA Files Action Against Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. in Pennsylvania for Alleged PACA Violations

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Nevada Produce Business

USDA to Host Webinar for Poultry Growers on the Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments Final Rule

USDA Announces Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Appointments

Marler Blog

Marler Clark hired to investigate E. coli Outbreak

Twitter

@frankyiannas

  • In most signifcant safety incidents (shuttle disasters, BP oil spill, GM ignition switch failure, etc), when panels of the smartest women and men investigate “why” they happened, they almost always conclude it’s “culture.” True for food safety too. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/business/boeing-faa-safety-culture.html?smid=li-share

@USDAFoodSafety

  • #Alert FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Nurture Life Ready-To-Eat Chicken Meal Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen.

@SecVilsack

  • The WIC program currently serves nearly half of babies born in America. We know this program is incredibly successful and that the improvements we make will strengthen the nutritional security of moms, babies, and young kids.
  • Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners are part of the solution to climate change, and they need trusted information to navigate emerging carbon market options.

@FDAfood

February 29, 2024

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: 1,4-Bis[[3-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]propyl]amino]-9,10-anthracenedione in Pesticide Formulations

Filed on: 02/29/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/01/2024

FR Document: 2024-04355 PDF 19 Pages (148 KB) Permalink

Various Fragrance Components in Pesticide Formulations

Filed on: 02/29/2024 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/01/2024

FR Document: 2024-04372 PDF 40 Pages (186 KB) Permalink

FDA

February 28, 2024 – FDA, Industry Actions End Sales of PFAS Used in US Food Packaging

FDA Announces PFAS Used in Grease-Proofing Agents for Food Packaging No Longer Being Sold in the U.S.

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
2/28/2024RolandTahiniFood & BeveragesPotential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Roland Foods, LLC.

FSIS

M&P Production LTD Recalls Raw Lamb and Beef Samsa Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

AMS

USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Austin W. Lambrich

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Cabritos Garza Corporation

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Warren E. Hudspeth
USDA Seeks Nominees for the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board

USDA Seeks Nominees for the United Soybean Board

USDA to Host Webinar for Poultry Growers on the Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments Final Rule

Marler Blog

More ill with E. coli linked to Raw Farm brand Cheddar Cheese – 2 with Kidney Failure

Tahini recalled due to Salmonella risk

Twitter

@frankyiannas

@SecVilsack

  • Thanks to @POTUS‘ historic investments in infrastructure & new market opportunities, @USDA is reshaping our food & ag economy so small- & mid-sized producers get a fair shake, creating thriving rural communities where folks have the resources & opportunities to build a good life.