Federal Register Update — March 31, 2023

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Opportunity for United States Grain Standards Act Designation in the Texas Central Area

Filed on: 03/31/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2023

FR Document: 2023-06763  PDF 5 Pages (106 KB)  Permalink

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Distilled Spirits Plants—Records and Monthly Reports of Processing Operations.

Filed on: 03/31/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2023

FR Document: 2023-06762  PDF 12 Pages (124 KB)  Permalink

FDA

The U.S. has One of the Safest Food Supplies in the World

CVM

FDA Approves First Generic Moxidectin Injectable Solution for the Treatment and Control of Parasites in Cattle

USDA

Urban Producers, Public Invited to Attend April Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

AMS

USDA Announces Actions Under the United States Grain Standards Act

Twitter

@ConsumerReports

• We looked at the top 10 food recalls from the past 6 years. While leafy greens are on the list, you may be surprised at what other fruits and veggies made it. 10 Risky Recalled Foods You Should Know About – Consumer Reports
• Tip: Foods labeled “no salt added” or “unsalted” aren’t always sodium-free What the Health Claims on Food Labels Really Mean – Consumer Reports
• ICYMI: 40 of the 126 spice and herb products we tested had concerning levels of arsenic, cadmium, and lead combined Your Herbs and Spices Might Contain Arsenic, Cadmium & Lead – Consumer Reports

@FDAfood

• ‘@US_FDA and @CDCgov are investigating an outbreak of #Salmonella Infantis, linked to raw #flour. Investigators are working to identify a specific brand of flour linked to this outbreak. Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour | Salmonella | CDC

@SecVilsack

• Climate change is a threat to our farmers, ranchers and rural communities. @USDA is working to address this threat through innovative, market-expanding opportunities like Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
• I’m testifying to the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee about  @POTUS’s 2024 budget, which ensures @USDA can continue to help rural communities thrive, provide necessary support for producers, and build the middle class from the bottom up and middle out.

@USDAFoodSafety

• Deadline Extension: If you’re in academia, industry, state government, or have a background with the required expertise, you are welcome to apply for membership to NACMCF by April 17, 2023: https://bit.ly/3M3Celx #NACMCF