Laws and Regulations Committee Update 8/23 – 8/24, 2018
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Contract Pilot and Aircraft Acceptance
Filed on: 08/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-18417 PDF 4 Pages (174 KB) Permalink
Importation of Small Lots of Seeds Without Phytosanitary Certificates
Filed on: 08/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-18414 PDF 4 Pages (96.6 KB) Permalink
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Filed on: 08/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-18416 PDF 4 Pages (97.9 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Decreased Assessment Rate:
Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas
Filed on: 08/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-18363 PDF 15 Pages (231 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Pesticide Petitions:
Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Filed on: 08/23/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/24/2018
FR Document: 2018-18406 PDF 7 Pages (300 KB) Permalink
FSIS
USDA Offers Food Safety Tips for Areas Affected by Hurricane Lane
AMS
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Calorie counting is helpful, especially when you are dining out. As of May 2018, FDA is now requiring certain eating establishments to posts calorie information on the menus & menu boards. Know your options when eating out in this #FDAConsumerUpdate: https://go.usa.gov/xUWVX
- In preparation for natural disasters, make sure your bottled water is safely stored from possible #flooding. National #WaterQualityMonth http://go.usa.gov/xRADn
- FDA is actively working to help the people of Hawaii and assess potential impacts to FDA-regulated industry. We know the importance of the agriculture and food sectors to the islands and we are committed to working with the state to help minimize any impacts from #HurricaneLane.
- Consumers who use the opioid Kratom should be aware of the mounting risks
August 24, 2018
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Determinations of Nonregulated Status:
Nuseed Americas Inc.; Canola Genetically Engineered for Altered Oil Profile
Filed on: 08/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/27/2018
FR Document: 2018-18565 PDF 6 Pages (169 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado:
Increased Assessment Rate for Area No. 2
Filed on: 08/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/27/2018
FR Document: 2018-18560 PDF 15 Pages (260 KB) Permalink
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Notices
Meetings:
Stakeholder Listening Opportunity for Priorities in Research, Education and Extension
Filed on: 08/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/27/2018
FR Document: 2018-18535 PDF 7 Pages (230 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Recognizes IAS as Accreditation Body Under FSMA Program
FSIS
Cargill Meat Solutions Recalls Ground Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
AMS
USDA Cites The Produce Connection Inc. in Miami for PACA Violations
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- These reports are becoming more frequent related to the opioid Kratom; reflecting its increasing popularity and more people using it at high doses or in combination with other opioids. Kratom can suppress metabolism of other opioids, leading to toxicities
- Reports of adverse events are growing in the press. We continue to warn consumers of the addictive and systemic risks associated with opioid Kratom. Also, a very high percent of Kratom is contaminated with salmonella, which can sicken at even low doses.
- We’ll share these local media reports, like this one below and the other 3 shared today (all from the last week) to help consumers stay informed of the risks. We continue to advise that Kratom is an opioid, can be addictive, and has no proven medical use
- OUTBREAK UPDATE: As of Aug 23, 2018, a total of 507 laboratory-confirmed cases of #Cyclospora infection were reported in people who consumed salads from McDonald’s restaurants; the cases were reported by 15 states & NYC. https://go.usa.gov/xUvfw
- The investigation is ongoing and the FDA is currently reviewing distribution and supplier information for romaine and carrots. Consumers with Cyclospora symptoms (diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea) should contact their healthcare provider. https://go.usa.gov/xUvfw
- OUTBREAK UPDATE: @cdcgov reported 31 new cyclospora illnesses from Fresh Express lettuce mostly used by McDonalds. No product should be available for consumers & we continue to investigate. https://go.usa.gov/xUvfw