Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 19 – 21, 2021

April 19, 2021

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

2021/2022 Rates Charged for AMS Services

Filed on: 04/19/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/20/2021

FR Document: 2021-08069  PDF 13 Pages (166 KB)  Permalink

United States Standards for Wheat

Filed on: 04/19/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/20/2021

FR Document: 2021-08062  PDF 3 Pages (83.7 KB)  Permalink

FDA

FDA Begins New Era of Smarter Food Safety TechTalk Podcast

  • [Note: FDA is launching a new quarterly podcast series focusing on the development and use of new food safety technologies.  The first episode is April 29 and will focused on Traceability.  Participants include Institute of Food Technologists (IFT): Alison Grantham, Ph.D., Global Food Traceability Center; FMI: The Food Industry Association: Hilary Thesmar, Ph.D., RD, CFS – Chief Food and Product Safety Officer and SVP Food Safety; and GS1 – Angela Fernandez – Vice-President, Community Engagement.]

Recalls

DateBrand NameDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
04/17/2021BuenoCoffee substituteFood & BeveragesUndeclared peanut, hazelnut, and/or barley (gluten)Creative Foods Inc.

FSIS

JBS USA Food Company Recalls Imported Boneless Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Constituent Update – April 16, 2021

  • FSIS Announces Update to Laboratory Testing Criteria for Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7
  • NACMCF Plenary Meeting in April
    • [Note: At the April 22 meeting, the committee will vote on adopting two reports, “Microbiological testing by industry of ready-to-eat foods under FDA’s jurisdiction for pathogens,” and “The Use of Water in Animal Production, Slaughter and Processing,” which are now available on the FSIS website here: National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods | Food Safety and Inspection Service. ]

APHIS

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Eggplant from Morocco

AMS

USDA to Launch New Electronic Trade Certification System for Dairy

USDA Terminates 10 U.S. Consumer Standards That Impede Effective Marketing of Specialty Crops

USDA

Statement by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Nomination of Robert Bonnie to Serve as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation

  • [Note: Robert Bonnie currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate at USDA and led the USDA Transition Team].

April 20, 2021

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Supply Chains for the Production of Agricultural Commodities and Food Products

Filed on: 04/20/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/21/2021

FR Document: 2021-08152  PDF 10 Pages (98.5 KB)  Permalink

FDA

Recalls

DateBrand NameDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
04/19/2021Raley’sSalt & Vinegar Flavored Potato ChipsFood & BeveragesMay Contain Undeclared MilkShearer’s Foods LLC

AMS

USDA Withdraws Proposed Changes to the Handling Requirements for Florida Tomatoes

Twitter

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • Pleased to announce a new podcast series, FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety ‘Tech Talks.’ They’ll focus on core elements of our New Era Blueprint. The first episode will discuss tech-enabled food traceability advancements. https://go.usa.gov/xHWKB
  • Throughout the podcast series, we’ll be talking with food & technology experts on how current & emerging technologies are enabling new solutions to public health challenges. Plan to listen in & join us in creating safer, more digital, and traceable food system, together.

April 21, 2021

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Meetings:

Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting

Filed on: 04/21/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/22/2021

FR Document: 2021-08336  PDF 2 Pages (65.7 KB)  Permalink

United States Standards for Beans-Chickpeas

Filed on: 04/21/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/22/2021

FR Document: 2021-08374  PDF 4 Pages (88.7 KB)  Permalink

FDA

Recalls

DateBrand NameDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
04/20/2021VitafusionGummy vitamin productsFood & BeveragesMay contain metallic mesh materialChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.
04/20/2021Guan’sEnoki MushroomFood & Beverages, Foodborne IllnessPotential for Listeria monocytogenesGuan’s Mushroom Co.

Warning Letters

Posted DateIssue DateCompanyIssuing OfficeSubject
04/20/202103/24/2021Sky Global Food IncDivision of West Coast ImportsForeign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)

FNS

USDA Issues Pandemic Flexibilities for Schools and Day Care Facilities through June 2022 to Support Safe Reopening and Healthy, Nutritious Meals

Twitter

@FDAfood

  • Sell-by, use-by, best if used by, oh my! With all the different phrases for date labels on food packages, it can be confusing to know if your food is still good to eat. Cut through the confusion & learn about date labels on food packages. #NoWastedFood https://youtu.be/T5jgZ4fJJsw
  • [RT @foodsafetygov]: Not sure how long you should keep certain foods in your fridge? Download our FoodKeeper app to know how to keep your food fresh and safe.  https://go.usa.gov/xHq8s

@SecVilsack

  • USDA will remain relentless in ensuring our nation’s children get the critical nutrition they need. The flexibilities announced today give states, schools, and child care providers the certainty they need so they can serve healthy, free meals to our kids. http://ow.ly/dvSm50Et4RU
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