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Federal Register Update — January 5-6, 2026

January 7, 2026

January 5, 2026

USDA-SNAP Waivers

USDA’s tracker for state SNAP Food Restriction Waivers has been updated to include links to state webpages and retailer-specific guidance, as well as state email contacts.

  • “Retailer Notices” on USDA letterhead summarizing food covered by states’ waivers have been posted for Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia—the states with SNAP purchase restrictions beginning on January 1, 2026.

FSIS

Small Business Rights in FSIS Enforcement Letters

January 6, 2026


Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: A Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems

Filed on: 01/06/2026 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2026

FR Document: 2026-00091  PDF 10 Pages (115 KB)  Permalink

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
01/05/2026Newway ImportPreserved mustard in soybean oilFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared wheatNewway Import Inc.

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