Laws and Regulations Committee Update 12/6 – 12/11, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Food Handler Antiseptic Drug Products for Over-the-Counter Human Use; Request for Data and Information
Filed on: 12/06/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/07/2018
FR Document: 2018-26561 PDF 30 Pages (407 KB) Permalink
- Assessing safety and effectiveness of antiseptic hand washes or rubs intended for use in food handling settings for over-the-counter human use.
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Rules
Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
Filed on: 12/06/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/07/2018
FR Document: 2018-26526 PDF 9 Pages (145 KB) Permalink
- January 1, 2022 will be the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations that will be issued between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020.
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Report
Filed on: 12/06/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/07/2018
FR Document: 2018-26504 PDF 4 Pages (186 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 12/05/2018 | Columbia River Natural Pet Foods | Frozen meat product for dogs and cats | Listeria monocytogenes | Columbia River Natural Pet Foods |
OEHHA
- extends the data call-in period on this risk assessment to 5:00 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2019.
- public hearing on Thursday, January 3, 2019
@FDArecalls
- Country Flavor Inc Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites In “Best Taste Brand Dried Bamboo Shoot” http://dlvr.it/Qsz877
December 10, 2018
Federal Register
International Trade Administration
Notices
Antidumping or Countervailing Duty Investigations, Orders, or Reviews:
Certain Pasta from Italy
Filed on: 12/10/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2018
FR Document: 2018-26771 PDF 7 Pages (119 KB) Permalink
Monosodium Glutamate from the Republic of Indonesia
Filed on: 12/10/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2018
FR Document: 2018-26772 PDF 8 Pages (148 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Releases Reports on Avocado and Hot Pepper Sampling
FDA Sampling Fresh Herbs, Guacamole and Processed Avocado
Sampling Program Provides Scientific Foundation to Better Protect Consumers from Foodborne Pathogens
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 12/07/2018 | Fine Land Corp. | Meiqili Durian Candy | Undeclared Milk | Fine Land Corp. |
| 12/06/2018 | Home Fresh Foods | Suya Barbecue Seasoning | Undeclared peanuts | Accra Super Market |
| 12/05/2018 | Light & Fit | Greek Crunch S’mores Nonfat Yogurt | May Contain Peanuts | Danone North America |
| 12/05/2018 | Abound | Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe dog food | Elevated level of Vitamin D | The Kroger Company |
USDA
Compliance and Enforcement Updates (4th Quarter, Fiscal Year 2018)
FSIS
Dec 07, 2018 | PDF
- Nomination Period Extended for Membership on NACMPI
- FSIS Launches Webpage to Facilitate Access to Sampling Programs Information
FSIS Directive 7120.1 Revision 48: Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in the Production of Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products
Recalls
| Product Recalled | Date of Recall | Retail Distribution List |
| 119-2018 3-D Meats, LLC Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef Snack Stick Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Dec 09, 2018 | |
| 118-2018 Amboy Group, LLC Recalls Poultry Products due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Dec 07, 2018 | |
| 085-2018 EXP JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination | Dec 04, 2018 | Dec 07, 2018 |
| 085-2018 JBS Tolleson, Inc. Recalls Raw Beef Products Due to Possible Salmonella Newport Contamination | En Español | Oct 04, 2018 | Dec 07, 2018 |
AMS
AMS Reaches a Consent Decision with Southeast Mississippi Livestock (A.A.L.)
FNS
Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs
@SGottliebFDA, @FDAfood, @FDArecalls, @FDAanimalhealth
- #FDA sampling assignments help keep contaminated food off the market, strengthen scientific foundation of the agency’s work to prevent foodborne illness. https://go.usa.gov/xPJks The assignments create greater industry awareness and help drive needed changes on the part of firms.
- The FDA detected harmful bacteria on the skin and in the pulp of whole fresh avocados. #FDA is conducting a follow-up sampling assignment to determine the prevalence of those pathogens in processed avocado and guacamole. #foodsafety https://go.usa.gov/xPJVb
- The #FDA has been sampling our food supply for decades but enhanced its approach in 2014 to be more proactive and preventive by selectively targeting certain food products for large-scale collection and testing. #foodsafety https://go.usa.gov/xPJVc
- PET FOOD RECALL UPDATE: New recall info/links about Abound products sold at Kroger & King Sooper added to FDA notice about recalled pet food w/ dangerously high levels of vitamin D http://go.usa.gov/xPtdV
- Accra Super Market Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In ‘Suya Barbecue Seasoning’ http://dlvr.it/Qt3kKm
December 11, 2018
Federal Register
Rules
Child Nutrition Programs:
Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements
Filed on: 12/11/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-26762 PDF 75 Pages (775 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Cooperative State-Federal Brucellosis Eradication Program
Filed on: 12/11/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-26862 PDF 6 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 12/07/2018 | 9Lives | Cat food | Low levels of Thiamine | J.M Smuckers Company |
USDA
House and Senate Ag Committee Leaders Release Farm Bill Conference Report
Secretary Perdue Statement on Release of Farm Bill Conference Report
FSIS
Recalls
| Product Recalled | Date of Recall |
| 120-2018 CTI Foods LLC, Recalls Ready-To-Eat Pork and Poultry Sausage Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination | Dec 10, 2018 |
AMS
USDA Cites Tumi Produce International Corp. in New York for PACA Violations
USDA Settles a Case with Hacienda Central Inc. Resulting in a $1,450 Penalty
USDA Settles a Case with Ganaderos Borges Inc. Resulting in a $7,250 Penalty
OEHHA
- New deadline is 5 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2019
@FDArecalls
- The J.M. Smucker Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of http://dlvr.it/QtJWNb