Laws and Regulations Committee Update 4/9 – 4/11, 2018
April 9, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Request for Administrative Review – Food Retailers and Wholesalers
Filed on: 04/09/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/10/2018
FR Document: 2018-07339 PDF 3 Pages (80 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 04/06/2018 | Food Service, H. Brooks, H. Brooks-Taste Buds, and Supervalu – Cub Quick & Easy | Bruschetta Dip and Bruschetta Mix | Undeclared Milk and Soy | Cut Fruit Express Inc. |
| 04/06/2018 | Bob’s Red Mill | Organic Amaranth Flour | Salmonella | Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods |
| 04/06/2018 | Advocare | Muscle Strength and Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements | Undeclared Milk | Advocare International |
| 04/05/2018 | EXO | Blueberry vanilla, peanut butter & jelly, and apple cinnamon cricket protein bars | Undeclared sulfites | Aspire Food Group |
| 04/05/2018 | Back to Health and Healthy Home Center Inc. | pre-workout dietary supplements | Undeclared milk | Independent Nutrition Inc. dba Back to Health |
FSIS
J.T.M. Provisions Company Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Apr 06, 2018 | PDF
- FSIS Announces Second Webinar on the Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection Proposed Rule
- Establishment Specific Datasets Now Available
AskFSIS
Would a ham product with a part sold at retail and a part sold by the company in gift packs which also contain pancake mix and a syrup produced by a different company be considered one product?
If a company qualifies for the small business exemption based on number of employees produces a product sold at retail in less than the allowed poundage and to food service in over the allowed poundage, is the product sold at retail exempt?
Safe & Suitable Ingredient Use
If a company qualifies for the small business exemption based on number of employees and produces a product for food service at over allowed amounts but sells part of the product to its own employees, must the product be labeled?
Guidance for meat, poultry, egg product, or retail and foodservice establishments in an area affected by a Natural Disaster
For product imported into the U.S., does the exporter or the importer get the exemption?
Does the small business exemption apply to foreign firms exporting to the U.S. and on what basis- total production of a product or only production for the export market?
Questions and Answers on Food Safety following a Natural Disaster
Guidelines for Slaughter establishments Affected by a Natural Disaster
Guidelines for Processing Establishments affected by a Natural Disaster
Guidelines for Emergency Action Food Safety Suggestions after a Natural Disaster
Consumer Guide to Food Safety in Severe Storms and Hurricanes
FSIS Directive 5000.4 – Scope of Pre-op Inspection
AMS
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
USDA Seeks Nominees for National Christmas Tree Promotion Board
USDA Proposes Rule for Salable Quantities, Allotment Percentages of Spearmint Oil for 2018-2019
OEHHA
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA. @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls
- Aspire Food Group Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Exo Bars http://dlvr.it/QNfq6r
- Dr. Gottlieb blogs about #FSMA & what is being done to reduce the risk of intentional adulteration in our food supply – including FDA’s food defense plan that identifies vulnerabilities & steps to diminish them https://go.usa.gov/xQrVh #foodsafety
- Independent Nutrition, Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk in Ignite Pre-Workout Supplement Products http://dlvr.it/QNglWp
- Advocare Issues Allergy Alert in Select Bottles of Muscle Strength and Nighttime Recovery Product Because of Undeclared Milk Allergen on The Label http://dlvr.it/QNhqrw
- Following Multiple Violations, #FDA Demands Action From Raw #Pe Food Manufacturer http://www.americanveterinarian.com/news/following-multiple-violations-fda-demands-action-from-raw-pet-food-manufacturer#sthash.rBccjZc0.uxfs … via @Am_Veterinarian Sensing a trend today. Maybe it’s time to put the #menthol down at Silver Spring
- Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces A Voluntary Recall of Fresh Bruschetta Mixed and Dips Because of Undeclared Soy and Milk http://dlvr.it/QNhxWl
- #FDA’s new “Nutrition Innovation Strategy” aims to advance healthful food innovation that can help reduce the burden of chronic disease; and close dietary disparities that also contribute to health inequality https://usat.ly/2GCukyZ via @USATODAY
- The FDA is aware of reports of a cluster of E. coli O157:H7 cases in New Jersey and the agency stands ready to assist in the investigation. E. coli O157:H7 can cause serious illness. For more information on E. Coli https://www.foodsafety.gov/poisoning/causes/bacteriaviruses/ecoli/index.html …
- Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Amaranth Flour (22 Oz.) Because of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/QNnc0w
- FDA chief Scott Gottlieb pushes for lower #sodium, better labels to reduce disease, #obesity https://usat.ly/2GCukyZ via @usatoday
April 10, 2018
Federal Register
Requests for Nominations: Individuals and Consumer Organizations for Advisory Committees
Filed on: 04/10/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/11/2018
FR Document: 2018-07426 PDF 8 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Rinderpest; Update of Communicable Animal Disease Provisions
Filed on: 04/10/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/11/2018
FR Document: 2018-07232 PDF 19 Pages (189 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Pesticide Petitions: Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Filed on: 04/10/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/11/2018
FR Document: 2018-07516 PDF 9 Pages (307 KB) Permalink
FDA
Warning Letters
| Letter Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject | Close Out Date |
| 04/02/2018 | Arrow Reliance Inc | Center for Veterinary Medicine | Adulterated Animal Food/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 03/30/2018 | Vital Hierbas Naturales Corporation | Chicago District Office | New Drug/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 03/30/2018 | Ozark Country Herbs | Dallas District Office | Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 03/29/2018 | South Texas Botanicals | Dallas District Office | Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 03/29/2018 | Gate Gourmet Inc. | Cincinnati District Office | CGMP Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated | Not Issued * |
| 03/23/2018 | Cache Commodities Incorporated | Denver District Office | CGMP/Medicated Feeds/Adulterated | Not Issued * |
| 03/23/2018 | Blue Heron Bakery | Seattle District Office | CGMP Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated | Not Issued * |
| 03/21/2018 | Secret Garden of Health & Healing, LLC | Denver District Office | Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Reason/ Problem | Company |
| 04/09/2018 | Explorateur | Triple crème cheese | Listeria monocytogenes | Whole Foods Market |
| 04/09/2018 | Stewart’s | Ice Cream | Undeclared peanut | Stewart’s Shops Corp |
AskFSIS
FSIS Directive 5000.4 – Direct Observation of SSOP Monitoring
Prohibited Movement of Adulterated Raw Beef Product to Pet Food
Disposition of beef/veal carcasses positive for Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
HACCP record retention
FSIS Directive 12,600.2 – Reimbursable Coverage Regarding Poultry Chillers
If plants are listed with an “M” or “P,” how will this affect entry of product?
Noncompliance records (NR) association – enforcement
April 11, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Food Allergen Labeling and Reporting
Filed on: 04/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-07545 PDF 8 Pages (98.1 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Proposed Rules
Branding Requirements for Bovines Imported Into the United States from Mexico
Filed on: 04/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date:04/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-07585 PDF 8 Pages (188 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances: Clethodim
Filed on: 04/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-07651 PDF 23 Pages (357 KB) Permalink
Notices
Pesticide Product Registrations: Applications for New Uses
Filed on: 04/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-07640 PDF 5 Pages (174 KB) Permalink
New Active Ingredients
Filed on: 4/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date:04/12/2018
FR Document: 2018-07643 PDF 5 Pages (182 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections
AskFSIS
Better Process Control School
Processing Authority (9 CFR 318.300(q) and 381.300(q))
Are deli products, i.e., products sold from the deli case and intended to be sliced, required to bear nutrition facts information?
How will the small business exemption need to be substantiated by foreign manufacturers?
USDA
AMS
USDA Seeks Nominees for American Egg Board
National Academies
GAO
Additional Data Analysis Could Enhance Monitoring of U.S. Cattle Market