Laws and Regulations Committee 9/21 – 9/25, 2018
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Select Agent and Toxin List
Filed on: 09/21/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-20694 PDF 5 Pages (167 KB) Permalink
FDA
GRAS
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 811 | Phospholipase A1 produced by Aspergillus oryzae | Pending | |
| 810 | Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei strain F-19e | Pending | |
| 809 | Alpha-lactalbumin | Pending | |
| 808 | Lipase from Aspergillus tubingensis produced in Trichoderma reesei | Pending | |
| 807 | Streptococcus salivarius M18 | Pending | |
| 806 | Dolomite | Pending | |
| 805 | Apple peel powder | Pending | |
| 804 | Pea protein | Pending | |
| 782 | L-arabinose | Aug 29, 2018 | At the notifier’s request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF) (47 kB) |
| 768 | Stevia leaf extract | Aug 13, 2018 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (100 kB) |
| 762 | Carnobacterium divergens M35 preparation | Aug 14, 2018 | At the notifier’s request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF) (31 kB) |
USDA
USDA Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land
FSIS
Zweigle’s Inc. Recalls Olive Loaf Pork Products due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit
FNS
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
USDA Eases Program Rules for South Carolina SNAP Participants Impacted by Florence
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Eating or drinking anything contaminated by floodwater can cause diarrheal disease, such as E. coli or Salmonella infection. Know how to protect you & your family: http://ow.ly/RKL730lTac0 #Florence
- Lose 30 lbs. in 30 days! Don’t be fooled by promises of miraculous weight loss. WATCH this video to learn more about #healthfraud weight loss scams. http://bit.ly/2vpjogq
- Do you use a food thermometer to check the #foodsafety of your home-cooked meals? RT if yes! https://go.usa.gov/xPrDj
- It’s #FoodSafetyEducationMonth! 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food each year. LEARN MORE about the foodborne disease-causing organisms that can cause illness in the US. http://go.usa.gov/xQvpC
- Learning the do’s and don’ts of food-safe #mealprep can help prevent #foodborneillness. Start putting these into practice to protect you and your family. https://go.usa.gov/xPrB5 #foodsafety #NFSEM
- #NationalFoodSafetyEducationMonth is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids more about food safety. Start with our downloadable placemats that make learning fun. #StoryofYourDinner https://bit.ly/2iQgKbr
- How can you use the #foodsafety steps to be more #foodsafe? Find out at: https://go.usa.gov/xPrK4 .
September 24, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Adverse Event Reporting and Recordkeeping for Dietary Supplements as Required by the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act
Filed on: 09/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/25/2018
FR Document: 2018-20766 PDF 9 Pages (114 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 09/20/2018 | MyoWhey | Chocolate Cookie Crunch dietary supplement | Undeclared milk and soy allergen | Purus Labs, Inc. |
USDA
USDA Provides Hurricane Florence Victims Needed Relief and Recovery Aid
USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program
FSIS
Quarterly Establishment Information Letters about Sampling Results
Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant Recalls Beef Jerky Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Sep 21, 2018 | PDF
- FSIS Retail Listeria monocytogenes Pilot (Lm) Project Update
- Reminder: USDA and FDA Will Hold a Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology to Develop Products Derived from Livestock and Poultry
FNS
USDA Approves North Carolina WIC Flexibilities in Wake of Hurricane Florence
USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs
USDA Reaches Consent Decision with Carolina Stock Yards Company Inc.
USDA Settles a Case with Stockland Livestock Auction Inc. Resulting in a $1,925 Penalty
OIRA
| AGENCY: EPA-OLEM | RIN: 2050-AH00 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE:Exemption for Air Emissions from Animal Waste at Farms from the Emergency Release Notification Requirements; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 08/07/2018 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 09/21/2018 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Cleaning up from #Florence? Do not eat any food directly exposed to flood water. Do not eat food from non-waterproof containers or damaged cans. For more #foodsafety resources: http://go.usa.gov/xRun9
- #TBT: Blueberry pancake mix without blueberries? In 1959, the FDA seized Pillsbury’s product as the pancake mix did not include blueberries, contrary to the listed ingredients. https://go.usa.gov/xU6De
- Purus Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in MyoWhey http://dlvr.it/QkxFBk
- Which one of these should be washed? Find the answer and more #foodsafety information at: https://go.usa.gov/xPrBC .
- The Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and IFSH @iit_ifsh will co-host “Food Waste and Sustainability: Strategies to Improve Food Safety, Food Security, and Nutrition” on September 27 in Burr Ridge, Illinois. https://www.ifsh.iit.edu/
- #Florence cleanup – if your power was out for more than 4 hours check the temperature of the refrigerator – if it’s above 40 deg. & has been for over 2 hours – discard the food. When in doubt, throw it out. https://go.usa.gov/xP2sM #foodsafety
- #Foodsafety starts in your shopping cart! Keep produce separate from meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs in your shopping cart and in your grocery bags. https://go.usa.gov/xPrBn #NFSEM
- FDA works to address numerous issues related to public health security and public health emergency response. http://go.usa.gov/xUJav #NatlPrep
September 25, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Meetings:
Allergenic Products Advisory Committee
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20905 PDF 3 Pages (172 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20939 PDF 9 Pages (131 KB) Permalink
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20861 PDF 4 Pages (85.9 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Tolerance Exemptions:
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, butyl 2-propenoate, N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)-2-propenamide, ethenylbenzene, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20969 PDF 14 Pages (323 KB) Permalink
2-Propenoic acid, Polymer with Butyl 2-Propenoate, Ethenylbenzene and (1-Methylethenyl) Benzene, Ammonium Salt
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20958 PDF 15 Pages (193 KB) Permalink
Maltodextrin-vinyl pyrrolidinone copolymer
Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018
FR Document: 2018-20968 PDF 12 Pages (315 KB) Permalink
USDA
Secretary Perdue Statement on Signing of New KORUS Trade Agreement
Secretary Perdue Statement on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Cleaning up from #Florence? Do not eat any food directly exposed to flood water. Do not eat food from non-waterproof containers or damaged cans. For more #foodsafety resources: http://go.usa.gov/xRun9
- No yolking around! Storing eggs on the fridge door can expose them to uneven temperatures. Here’s where you should store them instead: https://go.usa.gov/xPrDa #NFSEM #FoodSafety
- FDA scientists developed a new method to help keep our food supply safe >> testing for the #cyclospora parasite. This test is used in surveillance samplings of produce & recently confirmed the presence of cyclospora in an outbreak. https://go.usa.gov/xPTEM
- If you’re interested in learning more about #foodsafety and #nutrition, then you’ve come to the right place! Check out our resource library to find free PDFs, printable materials, and videos. https://go.usa.gov/xPCJE #NFSEM
- A2: Looking to reduce #foodborne illness? In the #FDA “Risk Assessment of #Norovirus Transmission in Food Establishments” we evaluated the impact of intervention strategies & food employee behavior. Full report + a short fact sheet >>> http://go.usa.gov/xn8Hf #FoodSafetyChat
- A2: Proper handwashing can greatly reduce the risk of spreading bacteria, like #Norovirus. Does your handwashing routine include these 5 steps #FoodSafetyChat 1. Wet hands 2. Lather 3. Scrub for at least 20 seconds 4. Rinse 5. Dry with clean towel
- Here’s the 2017 Food Code! http://go.usa.gov/xPTym
- A7: FDA recommends using a food thermometer & keeping this handy chart nearby to ensure proper cooking temperatures. https://go.usa.gov/xPTy8 #FoodSafetyChat
- @FDAFood recommends that you DO NOT wash/rinse your chicken before cooking it, since washing will not destroy pathogens & may increase the risk of cross-contamination w/ other foods and surfaces. http://go.usa.gov/x8NY3 #FoodSafetyChat
- A11: You can find the FDA’s 2017 Food Code here >>> https://go.usa.gov/xPTym . The new rules for the Person in Charge of food preparation is in Chapter 2. #FoodSafetyChat #FoodCode
- Each year, around 128,000 people are hospitalized because of foodborne illness. Watch real people’s stories about #Listeria, #Ecoli, and #Salmonella, & learn how you can put #foodsafety into practice to protect yourself & your family. https://go.usa.gov/xPryQ #NFSEM
- Join @SOTtoxicology & @FDAFood on October 11 for our colloquium “The Big 8: Advances in Food #Allergy Risk Assessment and Management.” We will explore the latest issues influencing the food allergy risk assessment & management landscape. https://bit.ly/2O8Bvla
- Food producers! #Farmers! recovering in flooded areas – FDA has on-line materials which can be used when assessing potential damage to your food crops. #FlorenceAftermath #Flood #Farms https://go.usa.gov/xPgTh