Laws and Regulations Committee Update 5/22 – 5/23
May 22, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
School Breakfast Program
Filed on: 05/22/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/23/2018
FR Document: 2018-11073 PDF 4 Pages (149 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
National Bio engineered Food Disclosures Standard
Filed on: 05/22/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/23/2018
FR Document: 2018-11025 PDF 2 Pages (8.49 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Clopyralid
Filed on: 05/22/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/23/2018
FR Document: 2018-10693 PDF 24 Pages (458 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 05/21/2018 | Melanie | Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor | Undeclared peanuts | Melanie Wholesale Inc. |
| 05/18/2018 | Ziyad | Tahini | Salmonella | Ziyad Brothers Importing |
| 05/18/2018 | Melanie | Liubitelskie Cookies | Undeclared peanuts | Melanie Wholesale Inc. |
FSIS
J Bar B Foods Recalls Chicken Sausage Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
AskFSIS
Breaking of Shell Eggs Associated with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Part II
What is the serving size for bologna packaged in one-ounce slices?
Does the serving size weight include the weight of bone for bone-in meat and poultry cuts?
The Reason to Develop a Food Defense Plan
AMS
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida and Illinois from Operating in the Produce Industry
OEHHA
Acrylamide – Information about the Proposition 65 carcinogen acrylamide
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls
- Ziyad Brothers Importing Recalls Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/QTbXlN
- Even though Food Allergy Action Month is coming to an end, always stay alert for symptoms & know actions to take if a food allergy occurs. https://go.usa.gov/xQPQf
- Get outside & gather yummy fruit #PickStrawberriesDay. We have guidelines for selecting & safely serving strawberries plus other fruit & vegetables. for http://go.usa.gov/xXXvB
- Melanie Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Cookies http://dlvr.it/QTcYzg
Melanie Wholesale Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Melanie Mini Cookies with Caramel Flavor http://dlvr.it/QTcjp7
May 23, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Food for Animals
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11114 PDF 8 Pages (44.2 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11094 PDF 3 Pages (87.9 KB) Permalink
Continued Suspension of Supervision Fee Assessment under the United States Grain Standards Act
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11086 PDF 3 Pages (79.4 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11083 PDF 35 Pages (266 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; Increased Assessment Rate for Area No. 2
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11084 PDF 15 Pages (258 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Pesticide Tolerances:
Pydiflumetofen
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11192 PDF 34 Pages (386 KB) Permalink
Notices
Registration Reviews:
Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11196 PDF 8 Pages (238 KB) Permalink
Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pesticides
Filed on: 05/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-11193 PDF 8 Pages (304 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 05/22/2018 | Golden International brand or none | Farm Raised Frozen whole tilapia fish IQF | Stolen and may be contaminated with Salmonella | Golden International Corporation |
Warning Letters
| Letter Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject | Close Out Date |
| 05/18/2018 | Front Range Kratom | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | Pharmacy Direct, PDU | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | Revibe, Inc. | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | GliSODin Skin Nutrients | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | Sunergized LLC | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | Kratom Spot | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | Unapproved New Drug/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/18/2018 | Napa Valley Bioscience | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
| 05/16/2018 | New England Confectionery Company, Inc. | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated | Not Issued * |
AskFSIS
How should servings per container be expressed for discrete units?
Is the product of the number of servings multiplied by the parenthetical metric equivalent of the serving size expected to equal the net quantity of the product declared on the principal display panel?
AMS
AMS Adds Export Verification Program for Beef Exports to Australia
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls
- DYK? For high impact recalls, #FDAORA provides additional insight of its involvement and other information for consumers & industry representatives. Check out the major product recalls HERE: http://go.usa.gov/xnZaZ #FDARecalls101
- FDA warns companies selling illegal, unapproved kratom products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment and other medical uses: http://go.usa.gov/xQmgG
- FDA takes action against unapproved drugs deceptively marketed for the treatment of opioid addiction and withdrawal. Today we posted warning letters to 3 kratom companies. Unsubstantiated claims also included lowering blood pressure & treating cancer http://go.usa.gov/xQmgG
- Planning to eat outdoors during the warm-weather months? Of course you are! Remember to handle food safely! https://go.usa.gov/xQmBm
- Today we sent warning letters to five companies illegally marketing pills and capsules labeled as dietary supplements that made unproven drug claims about protecting consumers from sun exposure. https://go.usa.gov/xQmjW
- Enjoy the summer – and protect yourselves and your loved ones from sun damage. #FDA is continuing to take actions to ensure that the products you use are safe and effective. https://go.usa.gov/xQmjW
- Golden International Corporation Issues Public Safety Warning For Stolen Tilapia Because of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/QTmv4L