Laws and Regulations Committee Update 7/9 – 7/11, 2018

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Pesticide Tolerances:

Pyroxsulam

Filed on: 07/09/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/10/2018

FR Document: 2018-14735  PDF 11 Pages (310 KB)  Permalink

Notices

Pesticide Registrations:

Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amend Registrations to Terminate Certain Uses

Filed on: 07/09/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/10/2018

FR Document: 2018-14734  PDF 8 Pages (303 KB)  Permalink

FDA

Recalls

DateBrand NameProduct DescriptionReason/ProblemCompany
07/06/2018Rad Cat Raw Diet Cat Food (Free Range Chicken; Pasture-Raised Venison)Listeria monocytogenes or Shiga Toxin producing E. coli O121Radagast Pet Food, Inc.

FSIS

Verification Steps for China Exports

059-2018 Recall Notification Report 059-2018 (Beef Jerky Products)

Jul 06, 2018 | PDF

  • FSIS Webinar on Eliminating the Regulatory Requirements for Destroying Trichinella Spiralis in Pork Products;
  • Establishment Specific Datasets Now Available;
  • FSIS to Improve the Eligible Countries/Products Section of Website and Host a Webinar

APHIS

APHIS Seeks Public Input on Proposed Exception to Lacey Act Declaration Requirements for Imported Products that Contain Composite Plant Materials

APHIS Proposes Exception to Lacey Act Declaration Requirement for Imported Products that Contain a Minimal Amount of Plant Material

AMS

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Business

USDA Files Action Against Moza LLC in Pennsylvania for Alleged PACA Violations

USDA Proposes to Increase Membership on United Soybean Board

USDA Proposes Changes to Container Requirements for Certain Texas Citrus

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls

  • Make sure it’s pasteurized! Harmful bacteria in #rawmilk & cheese can cause foodborne illness. Get the facts http://go.usa.gov/xXqsH 
  • LL’S Magnetic Clay Inc. Expands Allergy Alert On Undeclared Allergens In Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement To All Lots http://dlvr.it/QZjN1f 
  • Radagast Pet Food, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Three Lots of Rad Cat Raw Diet Free-Range Chicken Recipe and One Lot of Pasture-Raised Venison Recipe Because of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/QZjfRR 
  • #FDA is actively working with @CDCgov and state partners on a cluster of Vibrio parahemolyticus illnesses identified by Maryland Dept of Health in people who ate raw crabmeat reported to be sourced from Venezuela.
  • #FDA recommends consumers avoid raw or undercooked shellfish to prevent foodborne illnesses such as Vibrio, especially people with compromised immune systems who are known to be at high risk of disease complications.
  • While outdoors in the sun, store perishable food in a cooler with ice at 40 °F or below until serving time https://go.usa.gov/xNGbs 
  • Leftovers from your #barbeque? Want to find out how long before they spoil? Check out this table of refrigerator & freezer times for storing food. http://go.usa.gov/xQhzX  #foodsafety #foodwaste
  • Do you know that about half of all food recalls every year are for undeclared allergens? Yesterday, LL Magnetic Clay recalled all lots of the dietary supplement Prescript-Assist due to undeclared allergens. Read the recall notice here: http://go.usa.gov/xUjjW 
  • If you have an allergy or sensitivity to soy don’t forgot to check your pantry for Whole Foods’ oatmeal raisin cookies voluntarily recalled on 6/29 from stores in IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, WI for presence of soy that wasn’t declared in the product label https://go.usa.gov/xU4E6 
  • What are the costs of #foodborne illness to #foodindustry in the US? FDA’s Dr. Ostroff speaks about the growth-generating potential of #foodsafety regulations. http://bit.ly/2KGC6sE 

July 10, 2018

FDA

FDA Expands Electronic System to Include All Export Lists

FSIS

Afandina Halal Recalls Raw Chicken Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls

  • Yesterday in #FDAhistory – July 8, 1965, FDA set the standard for peanut butter to contain at least 90% peanuts – and 10% other ingredients which must be declared on the label. MORE: http://bit.ly/2xfMX7I 
  • Take a few minutes to go over this checklist of precautions to take for storing water, food & medical supplies in prep for any hurricane-related rain, possible flooding and power outages. https://go.usa.gov/xUWgq 
  • Reporters interested in FDA news? Sign up to receive @US_FDA news announcements like press releases, FDA statements & more. https://go.usa.gov/xUCj3 
  • For updates on what’s going on at #FDA follow our spokesperson Jen Rodriguez at the new handle @FDASpox

July 11, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Proposed Rules

Food Labeling:

Calorie Labeling of Articles of Food Sold from Certain Vending Machines; Front of Package Type Size

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14906  PDF 24 Pages (210 KB)  Permalink

Notices

Charter Renewals:

Advisory Committee; Allergenic Products Advisory Committee

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14942  PDF 3 Pages (87.5 KB)  Permalink

Advisory Committee; Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14943  PDF 3 Pages (86.3 KB)  Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Animal Welfare

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14945  PDF 5 Pages (175 KB)  Permalink

Agricultural Marketing Service

Rules

Establishment of Handler Diversions, Reporting Requirements, and New Information Collections:

Cranberries Grown in States of Massachusetts, et al.

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14939  PDF 30 Pages (275 KB)  Permalink

Proposed Rules

Promotion, Research, and Information Orders:

Reopening and Extension of Comment Period on Amendment to Include Frozen Mangos

Filed on: 07/11/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/12/2018

FR Document: 2018-14940  PDF 4 Pages (173 KB)  Permalink

FDA

Federal judge enters consent decree against Minnesota dairy farm for drug residue violations

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls

  • #FDAORA issues #advisoryletter to Olivia’s Healing Herbs for using website to take orders for products that are unapproved drugs that claim to prevent or treat diseases including stroke, cancer, hypertension & diabetes. https://go.usa.gov/xU2Vd  #healthfraud
  • Planning to have a cookout or BBQ? Keep #foodsafety in mind & keep your meats & veggies separate! LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xNGbs 
  • Federal judge enters consent decree against Minnesota dairy farm for drug residue violations. See https://go.usa.gov/xUZyH 
  • The consent decree prohibits Meech Dairy Farm from delivering animals & meat from the animals into the food supply, & from administering animal drugs to their animals, unless they meet certain requirements
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