Laws and Regulations Committee Update – August 7, 2020

August 7, 2020

FDA

• –          FDA Requests Information on Expansion of the Rarely Consumed Raw List for Uncommonly Consumed Produce

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