Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 9 – 10, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Marketing Order:
Walnuts Grown in California; Correction
Filed on: 04/09/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/10/2020
FR Document: 2020-07508 PDF 5 Pages (120 KB) Permalink
FDA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup April 8, 2020
Listeria monocytogenes: Enoki Mushrooms (March 2020) (Updated April 8)
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/08/2020 | 04/07/2020 | Savvy Holistic Health dba Holistic Healthy Pet | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/08/2020 | 04/07/2020 | CBD Online Store | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/08/2020 | 04/08/2020 | Genesis 2 Church | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
CDC
Critical Infrastructure Workers Interim Guidance
FSIS
Product Groups for Raw-Intact Siluriformes Imported into the United States
AMS
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Ida-Beef LLC
FNS
Arizona and California Added to Innovative SNAP Online Pilot Program
Food & Water Watch
The COVID-19 Pandemic Shows Banning Factory Farms Is More Important Than Ever
@FrankYiannas
- RT @washingtonpost: Analysis: FDA says “the food supply in this country is safe” despite empty grocery shelves
- ALERT: FDA continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to enoki mushrooms. Retailers and restaurants should not sell or serve the recalled product. https://go.usa.gov/xvjEV
@SteveFDA
- We issued warning letters to three sellers for selling fraudulent #COVID19 products, as part of FDA’s effort to protect both people and pets.
@SecretarySonny:
- We are expanding online food purchasing for nearly 5 million SNAP recipients in Arizona and California. Enabling people to purchase foods online will go a long way in helping Americans follow @CDCgov guidelines and help slow the spread of #COVIDー19
@CDCgov
- As of April 8, 48 US states & 1 US territory report some community spread of COVID-19. Of those, 32 report #COVID19 cases are widespread. When out for essential trips, wear a cloth face covering & keep 6+ ft of physical distance between yourself & others. https://bit.ly/39gqyEH
April 10, 2020
FDA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup April 9, 2020
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA letter |
| 863 | Β-lactoglobulin produced by Trichoderma reesei | Mar 25, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)8 (637 KB) |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/09/2020 | 04/08/2020 | NRP Organics Ltd | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/09/2020 | 04/09/2020 | Free Speech Systems LLC d.b.a. Infowars.com | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
FSIS
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 19-20 | Use of Protective Face Coverings to Reduce the Spread of Covid-19 | Apr 09, 2020 | Apr 01, 2021 |
AskFSIS
Product Groups for Raw-Non Intact Siluriformes Imported into the United States
FNS
Notice to Stakeholders: One Month Added to Advisory Committee Schedule, Advisory Report to be Submitted by End of June 2020
APHIS
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic H7N3 Avian Influenza in a Commercial Flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina
USDA Urges Public to Help Stop Invasive Pests and Protect Plant Health
USDA
USDA Launches New Program to Feed Kids in Michigan
@FrankYiannasFDA
- FDA has published Best Practices (including an infographic) for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up & Delivery Services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- RT @wef: Supply chains have been upended. Here’s how to make them more resilient https://bit.ly/39ITV2N @beccaliao
@SteveFDA
- We issued information and best practices about smart food safety practices that employers can consider at any time—for retail food stores, restaurants, and pick-up & delivery services during the #COVID19 pandemic to protect workers & customers.
@SecretarySonny
- At the direction of @RealDonaldTrump, @USDA is using all financial resources we have been given to develop a program that will include direct payments to farmers & ranchers hurt by COVID-19 & other procurement methods to help solidify the supply chain from producers to consumers.
- @USDA is authorizing P-EBT in Michigan to ensure children have food during #COVIDー19. @realDonaldTrump is ensuring the safety and security of all Americans during this national emergency
@FDAfood
- Spread the word about food safety and nutrition during National Public Health Week with one of FDA’s infographics. Check them out here: https://go.usa.gov/xdexb #NPHW