Federal Register Update — January 6-7, 2025

January 6, 2025

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Proposed Rules

Guidance: Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31528  PDF  5 Pages (114 KB) Permalink

Notices – Guidance

Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31534   PDF 5 Pages (116 KB)  Permalink

Animal Food Ingredient Consultation

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31525  PDF 6 Pages (106 KB)  Permalink

Evaluating the Public Health Importance of Food Allergens Other Than the Major Food Allergens Listed in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31529  PDF 7 Pages (108 KB)  Permalink

Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31535  PDF 7 Pages (123 KB)  Permalink

Questions and Answers regarding Food Allergens, including the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Edition 5)

Filed on: 01/06/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2025

FR Document: 2024-31533  PDF 6 Pages (120 KB)  Permalink

FDA

January 3, 2025 – FDA Roundup: January 3, 2025

FDA Determines Authorization for 35 Food Contact Notifications Related to PFAS Are No Longer Effective

Recalls

DateBrand NameProduct DescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany Name
01/03/2025Wicklow GoldCheddar style cheesesFood & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Cheese/Cheese ProductPotential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenesAbbey Specialty Foods
01/03/2025Blue Ridge BeefKitten mix pet foodAnimal & Veterinary, Pet FoodPotential to be contaminated with SalmonellaBlue Ridge Beef

FSIS

Constituent Update – January 3, 2025

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

EPA

EPA Adds Nine Additional PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory

CSPI

Gov. Newsom issues executive order on ultra-processed foods and food dyes

Marler Blog

FDA has traced back, inspected and is sampling product linked to Listeria Outbreak

With the Holidays behind us, will the FDA say who the source of the Romaine Lettuce E. coli Outbreak is?

World Health Organization Report of Foodborne Viruses

Salmonella in Seattle – Salmonella Outbreak linked to Christmas Dinner

Wicklow Cheddar recalled due to Listeria

January 7, 2025

Federal Register

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Rules

Certificates of Compliance

Filed on: 01/07/2025 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2025

FR Document: 2024-30826  PDF 137 Pages (530 KB)  Permalink

FDA

CVM GFI #294 – Animal Food Ingredient Consultation (AFIC)

Action Levels for Lead in Processed Food Intended for Babies and Young Children

Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event

Labeling of Plant-Based Alternatives to Animal-Derived Foods

Evaluating the Public Health Importance of Food Allergens Other Than the Major Food Allergens Listed in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergen Labeling (Edition 5)

AMS

USDA Issues Final Rules to Revise Grain Inspection Fees and Formulas Used to Calculate Grain Inspection Fees

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Marketing Committee

Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Purchase of Dairy Products

CSPI

FDA issues final guidance for lead action levels in baby food

Marler Blog

Bird Flu Death in Louisiana