July 19, 2023
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Pest Reporting and Asian Longhorn Beetle Program
Filed on: 07/19/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2023
FR Document: 2023-15399 PDF 4 Pages (113 KB) Permalink
White House
FACT SHEET: White House Competition Council Announces New Actions to Lower Costs and Marks Second Anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Competition
FDA
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA Response |
| 1030 | Cellulase enzyme preparation produced by Aspergillus niger genetically engineered to express a cellulase gene from Trichoderma reesei | Feb 15, 2023 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (286 kB) |
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 07/18/2023 | Outshine | No Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit Bars | Food & Beverages | Undeclared milk allergen | Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. | ||||||
| 07/18/2023 | CAVA | Spicy Hummus, 8 oz tub | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Prepared Food | Undeclared sesame allergen | Cava Foods, Inc. |
Warning letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject | |||||
| 07/18/2023 | 06/28/2023 | Eden’s Answers, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V | CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated | |||||
| 07/18/2023 | 06/30/2023 | Wisetrade Corporation | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) | |||||
| 07/18/2023 | 06/22/2023 | Ocalsa Transport & Logistics, LLC | Division of Southwest Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) | |||||
| 07/18/2023 | 07/06/2023 | Bella Mia Foods, Inc. | Division of Northeast Imports | Foreign S |
FSIS
Fiscal Year 2023 – Student Loan Repayment Program for In-Plant Veterinary Medical Officers– Application Timeframe
USDA
USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts
APHIS
APHIS Announces New Animal Care Deputy Administrator and Program Review
AMS
USDA Cites Fresh Florida Products Inc. in Florida for PACA Violations
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Illinois, New Jersey and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Joplin Regional Stockyards Inc.
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Adam Smith Livestock
FNS
Third Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on September 12-13, 2023, and will Include Oral Public Comments
@ConsumerReports
- A grain? A veggie? Both! Corn contains good amounts lutein and zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health Is Corn Good for You? – Consumer Reports
@USDAFoodSafety
- Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban spoke at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Conference, sharing his vision to enhance food safety and public health through three key pillars: #innovation, #science and #transparency. #IAFP2023
- During the conference, Dr. Esteban discussed recent agency announcements, the proposed Salmonella Framework, and USDA’s plans for food safety and food security in the post-pandemic world in an interview with @FoodSafetyMag’s editorial director Adrienne Blume. #IAFP23
July 20, 2023
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection
Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023
FR Document: 2023-15504 PDF 2 Pages (89.7 KB) Permalink
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
[Beer Labeling and Brewer’s Notices]
Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023
FR Document: 2023-15562 PDF 14 Pages (128 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Proposed Rules
Horse Protection; Licensing of Designated Qualified Persons and Other Amendments
Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023
FR Document: 2023-15462 PDF 8 Pages (112 KB) Permalink
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Rules
Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails
Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023
FR Document: 2023-15189 PDF 73 Pages (826 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations for Medicated Feeds
Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023
FR Document: 2023-15487 PDF 5 Pages (99.9 KB) Permalink
White House
Remarks by President Biden in Meeting of the White House Competition Council
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 07/19/2023 | ONO | Vegan Blueberry Muffin Protein Overnight Oats | Food & Beverages | Undeclared milk allergen | ONO LLC | ||||||
| 07/19/2023 | Tim Heung Yuen | Black Melon Seed | Food & Beverages | Undeclared soy and wheat allergens | Richin Trading Inc. |
FSIS
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Never Any! Brand Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Lunch Kits Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
USDA
USDA Launches Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains
APHIS
NAPPO is Recruiting for an Executive Director
APHIS amends Federal Order for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) Import Restrictions
AMS
USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Ravenna Auction LLC. and Laverne Lettinga
USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Thomas D. Unger
@ConsumerReports
- Do you prefer ketchup or mustard on your hot dog? #NationalHotDogDay Best Hot Dogs – Consumer Reports
- If you’re including plant-based options on your #NationalHotDogDay menu, the top dogs in our evaluation will even impress lifelong meat eaters. Best Vegan Hot Dogs and Sausages – Consumer Reports
- Getting juicy, marbled rib-eyes and filet mignons without stepping foot into a grocery store or butcher shop? Sign us up Best Mail-Order Steaks – Consumer Reports
@SecVilsack
- President Biden says it best: “Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation.” That’s why @USDA is focused on increasing competition in the agricultural industry so farmers have access to fairer markets and consumers have more choices.
- Today we’re launching a historic partnership with bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in the food and agricultural industry. USDA Launches Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains | USDA
@USCPSC
- On July 27th, CPSC will hold a hearing on lithium-ion battery safety, with a focus on fires occurring in e-bikes and other micro-mobility products, as well as the fire risks that may arise with products containing such batteries. Register at: https://cpsc.webex.com/weblink/register/rafcc9fee7d4a7f3d2c8149be4d9436e2
