Federal Register Update — June 26-27, 2024
June 26, 2024
Notices
Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks
Filed on: 06/26/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/27/2024
FR Document: 2024-14126 PDF 7 Pages (123 KB) Permalink
FDA
June 25, 2024 – FDA Roundup: June 25, 2024
FDA Issues Warning Letter to Bimbo Bakeries Over Food Allergen Labeling Concerns
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 06/25/2024 | Foppen | Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Fish | Listeria monocytogenes contamination | Foppen Paling En Zalm B.V. |
| 06/25/2024 | Feve Artisan Chocolatier x Dandelion Chocolate | Chocolate-covered cocoa nibs, 4 oz | Food & Beverages | Undeclared hazelnut allergen | Feve Artisan Chocolatier and Dandelion Chocolate |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Letter Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 06/25/2024 | 06/17/2024 | Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West IV | Food Labeling/Misbranded/False and Misleading |
FSIS
Availability of Updated FSIS Guideline for Residue Prevention
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE81 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE:Exploring Pathways to Commercialization for Modified Microbes | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Notice | Economically Significant: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 06/21/2024 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 06/25/2024 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change | |
USDA
Op-Ed: Good Biosecurity is the Key to Mitigating the Spread of H5N1
USDA Is Delivering on its Commitment to Fair, Competitive, and Transparent Markets
USDA Proposes New Rule to Clarify Unfair Practices in the Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Industries
APHIS
APHIS Releases Preview of Request for Information on Options for Reducing Regulations for Modified Microbes
AMS
USDA Announces $12 Million in Grant Funding Available to Support Dairy Initiatives
ODS
ODS Update: Women’s Health Initiative Calcium and Vitamin D Trial
CSPI
Food safety advocates oppose House appropriations rider that would scuttle FDA traceability rule
Marler Blog
Diamond Shruumz hospitalizes 23 – Cause unknown – 39 Sick
Recalls Prompted by Listeria and Botulism Risks
@frankyiannas
- Consumer groups come out in strong opposition to gutting FDA’s Food Traceability Rule. I agree with them. Consumers expect us to be able to trace foods to source, especially if linked to an outbreak or illnesses. https://www.cspinet.org/press-release/food-safety-advocates-oppose-house-appropriations-rider-would-scuttle-fda
June 27, 2024
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets
Filed on: 06/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-14042 PDF 84 Pages (342 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Produce Regulatory Program Standards
Filed on: 06/27/2024 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/28/2024
FR Document: 2024-14329 PDF 7 Pages (107 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 06/26/2024 | Aldi Bake Shop Bakery | Chocolate Chip Muffin 4 count | Food & Beverages, Allergens | Undeclared Walnut allergen | FGF Brands Inc. |
USDA
USDA and Cornell University Break Ground on National Grape Improvement Center in Geneva, New York
AMS
@frankyiannas
- Consumer groups have this right. Hope our elected leaders listen to them. #traceability #smarterfoodsafety. https://www.thepacker.com/news/food-safety/consumer-groups-urging-congress-reject-efforts-soften-traceability-rule
@FDAfood
- FDA hosted a webinar on the FSMA Final Rule on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water. A video recording of the meeting is available at http://fda.gov/food/workshops-meetings-webinars-food-and-dietary-supplements/webinar-fsma-final-rule-pre-harvest-agricultural-water-05202024
@USDA
- Starting tomorrow, June 27, USDA is seeking information from the public on the production of biofuel feedstocks using climate-smart practices. Interested parties may submit comments during the 30-day public comment period ending July 26, 2024.