Laws and Regulations Committee Update 7/19 – 7/20, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Requests for Nominations:
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, Specialty Crop Committee, and National Genetics Advisory Council
Filed on: 07/19/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2018
FR Document: 2018-15551 PDF 7 Pages (91.1 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Meetings:
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
Filed on: 07/19/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2018
FR Document: 2018-15594 PDF 10 Pages (139 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Approves NexGard for prevention of infections that cause Lyme disease in dogs
FDA Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Sandiego Infections Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad
Notice of Withdrawal of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use); Humic Product Trade Association
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 07/18/2018 | H-E-B | Creamy Creations ice creams and sherbets | Due to broken metal in processing equipment | H-E-B |
| 07/18/2018 | Seattle Sourdough Baking Company, Franz | Seattle Sourdough Pub Buns, Franz Premium Pub Buns | May contain undeclared soy | Portland French Bakery |
GRAS
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 793 | Cultured corn starch fermented by Corynebacterium stationis | Pending | |
| 792 | Cultured corn starch fermented by Corynebacterium glutamicum | Pending | |
| 791 | Urolithin A | Pending | |
| 790 | Steviol glycosides (minimum purity 95%) | Pending | |
| 789 | Erythritol | Pending | |
| 788 | Pea protein | Pending | |
| 747 | Calcium lactate | Jun 1, 2018 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (76 kB) |
FSIS
Win Opportunity Knocks Recalls Fresh and Frozen, Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O45, O103 and O145 Contamination
AMS
Joint Letter to PACA Licensees, Organic Labels Must Be Removed from Fumigated Imports
National Academies
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- RECALL: A multi-state outbreak of #Salmonella Sandiego has been linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad both prepackaged & sold at the deli counter. If you have this product in your home – do not eat – throw away or return to store. https://go.usa.gov/xU5sg
- To date there have been 21 people identified w/this Salmonella strain, 5 hospitalizations & no deaths. Store locations in IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD & WI. @FDAFood, @CDCgov along with state & local partners are continuing their investigation
- NEW: FDA expands the #datadashboard to help importers & manufacturers/processors meet supply-chain req. under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xQFrv
- FDA aims to reduce the burden of chronic #disease that stems from poor nutrition, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease & certain cancers. On July 26, we will hold a public meeting on our #NutritionInnovation Strategy. Join the conversation http://go.usa.gov/xUakt
- #Doctors! #Nurses! Have you seen the video FDA did in conjunction with @AMA for talking about #foodpoisoning? https://youtu.be/-omFUF8YsCA #CME available
- Portland French Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Seattle Sourdough Pub Buns and Franz Premium Pub Buns http://dlvr.it/Qc16Zv
- H-E-B Voluntarily Issues Recall Two Variety Packs of Creamy Creations Ice Creams and Sherbets in 3-Ounce Cups Recalled due to Broken Metal in Processing Equipment http://dlvr.it/Qc1fCQ
July 20, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Title: Endangered Species Regulations and Forfeiture Procedures
Filed on: 07/20/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/23/2018
FR Document: 2018-15696 PDF 5 Pages (92.5 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Flonicamid
Filed on: 07/20/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/23/2018
FR Document: 2018-15449 PDF 25 Pages (150 KB) Permalink
FDA
Call for Abstracts: 2019 National Food Safety Education Conference
FSIS
FSIS Working with Federal Partners to Address Salmonella Outbreak
AMS
Christmas Tree Industry Votes to Continue National Research and Promotion Program
USDA Lifts Employment Sanctions Against Yuqing (Henry) Wang in New York
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Avoid food poisoning when enjoying your delicious summer fruit & vegetables. Follow these #foodsafety tips. https://go.usa.gov/xU5eU
- OUTBREAK Update: As of July 19, 2018, @CDCgov reports 163 people infected w/ Cyclospora from 10 states. 3 hospitalized, no deaths. @CDCgov reports McDonald’s salads sold in 14 states are one likely source of this outbreak. https://go.usa.gov/xURYv
- The investigation is ongoing with the FDA reviewing distribution & supplier info. Consumers with symptoms (diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea) should contact their healthcare provider. https://go.usa.gov/xURY7
- OUTBREAK Update: As of July 19, 2018, @CDCgov reports 237 people in 4 states infected w/Cyclospora – 7 hospitalized, no deaths. @FDAFood & @CDCgov report the recalled Del Monte vegetable trays recalled from 6 states are the likely source of this outbreak. https://go.usa.gov/xURTt
- The investigation is ongoing with the FDA reviewing distribution & supplier info. Consumers with Cyclospora symptoms (diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea) should contact their healthcare provider. https://go.usa.gov/xURY7
- OUTBREAK UPDATE: #FDA, @CDCgov and partners report 102 new cases today of cyclospora linked to McDonald’s salads. We are working with McDonald’s to identify the common ingredients in salads and trace them back through the supply chain. https://go.usa.gov/xURWs
- NEXT WEEK: #FDAORA laboratory scientists will share the latest science on the analysis of pesticides, veterinary drug residues, and other chemicals in food at the North American Chemical Residue Workshop @NACRW