Laws and Regulations Committee Update – August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020
FDA
Recalls
Date | Brand | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
08/06/2020 | Taylor Farms, Marketside | Diced onions, salads, stir fry and mirepoix | Food & Beverages, | Salmonella | Taylor Farms Texas |
08/06/2020 | Giant Eagle | Onions and prepared products containing onions | Food & Beverages, | Salmonella | Giant Eagle |
APHIS
- – APHIS Seeks Feedback on List of Animal and Plant Pest and Disease Threats
AMS
- – USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Willis Bryant Gregory for Violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act
- – USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Maryland and the Lower Sioux Indian Community
@ FrankYiannasFDA
- – RT @AgNetWest: “Working together, the @US_FDA and @EPA have supported the development of this protocol that may ultimately help farmers address contamination issues in their water sources.” ~ @FrankYiannasFDA FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response
@SecretarySonny
- – At their core, farmers are innovators. That creativity has made the U.S. model of agriculture successful & sustainable. @BoweryFarming is just one of many operations embracing innovative technologies to help feed a growing world population. More from @OfficialRFDTV’s @EmilyABuck
- – Last month I stopped by @McLaneGlobal to see food boxes packed & shipped to kids in need. Listen to my conversation with Grace of @BaylorCoHP & Denton of @MclaneGlobal on this month’s Sonnyside of the Farm https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usdas-meals-2-you-partnership-in-feeding-rural-kids/id1481901429?i=1000487228186
@FDAfood
- – Importers of @US_FDA-regulated foods can find out the federal requirements for a food by visiting the How to Start a Food Business section on the FDA’s website at https://go.usa.gov/xf22k. Information includes the submission of the prior notice to allow a food to enter the U.S.
- – STILL one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infections like #COVID19 and decrease the risk of getting sick is by washing your hands with plain soap and water for 20 seconds. More answers to #foodsafety questions during the pandemic here: https://go.usa.gov/xv7KA
- – Picking up fresh fruits and veggies at the farmers market this #NationalFarmersMarketWeek? Remember to buy right (e.g. don’t buy bruised or damaged produce), wash thoroughly, prevent cross contamination, and prepare and store safely. For more info: https://go.usa.gov/xfTej
@FDA_ORA
- – #ICYMI #TBT – 8/2/13, FDA issued a final rule defining #GlutenFree on food labels, increasing American consumer confidence in products labeled as gluten-free. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xfKJf
- – Hi, I’m Hien Albright. As a food safety officer for #FDAORA, I inspected food delivery to 300+ American evacuees who were quarantined on a ship due to the #COVID19 pandemic. I also acted as the safety officer to new volunteers. https://go.usa.gov/xfvYP #IAmORA #ORAOnTheFrontlines