Laws and Regulations Committee Update – December 5 – 6, 2019
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 12/05/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/06/2019
FR Document: 2019-26322 PDF 3 Pages (88.7 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
2020 Rate Changes for the Basetime, Overtime, Holiday, and Laboratory Services Rates
Filed on: 12/05/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/06/2019
FR Document: 2019-26326 PDF 10 Pages (140 KB) Permalink
FDA
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 12/03/2019 | 11/20/2019 | D.A.Y. Farm | Office of Human and Animal Foods – West Division 1 | PHS Act/Shell Egg Regulation/Adulterated |
APHIS
USDA Proposes Updates to National Poultry Improvement Plan
AMS
USDA Files Action Against Hood River Juice Company Inc. in Oregon for Alleged PACA Violations
@FrankYiannasFDA
- UPDATE: FDA continues to warn against eating romaine lettuce from Salinas, California as we actively investigate the outbreak’s cause. We are analyzing samples collected at farms & combing through distribution records. Status update can be found here. https://go.usa.gov/xpEm4
- RT @Cottonaggie: New to FDA, not to #FoodSafety says Frank Yiannas, deputy commissionerfor Food Policy and Response … has been asked to see what new technologies can advance the Food Safety issue #LetsTalkSolutions
@FDA_ORA
- #DYK that excessive vitamin D can cause harmful side effects for infants? Vitamin D supplements are recommended for some infants, especially those that are breast-fed, to help support healthy bone development. Check out FDA’s recommendations: https://go.usa.gov/xVS74
@FDAfood
- Baker’s Tip: Raw flour, batter, and dough are NOT ready-to-eat. Flour must be thoroughly cooked or baked before eating to prevent foodborne illnesses. https://go.usa.gov/xpnHU #NationalCookieDay
December 6, 2019
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Meetings:
National Organic Standards Board
Filed on: 12/06/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/09/2019
FR Document:2019-26446 PDF 3 Pages (83.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 12/05/2019 | Nancy Adams | Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | Undeclared Milk | Nassau Candy Distributors |
| 12/05/2019 | Special Kitty | Wet, canned cat food | Animal & Veterinary, Target Animal – Safety, Pet Food | Products don’t meet the Company’s quality and safety standards | The J. M. Smucker Company |
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA Letter |
| 804 | Pea protein | Nov 8, 2019 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)8 (94 KB) |
| 803 | Pea protein | Nov 8, 2019 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)9 (91 KB) |
| 849 | Inulin from artichoke | Oct 30, 2019 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)10 (129 KB) |
| 843 | Algal oil (35% docosahexaenoic acid) from Schizochytrium sp. strain FCC-1324 | Oct 18, 2019 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)11 (85 KB) |
| 844 | Algal oil (55% docosahexaenoic acid) from Schizochytrium sp. strain FCC-3204 | Oct 18, 2019 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)12 (105 KB) |
NTP
NTP Update – December 2019 now available
AMS
Webinar: Overview of The National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Feb 2019
CSPI
Another Unsolved Lettuce Outbreak Highlights Need for Better Investigative Tools
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Enjoyed participating in @sallysquires Breakfast Club today with this distinguished & respected group of professionals. Thank you Sally for facilitating a BIGGER conversation on the importance of food safety. @safefoodsandy @sallygreenberg #collaboration #fda
- RT @AWCAgScience: Thank you to Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy & Response-US FDA, for visiting Arizona Western College and talking to Agriculture Majors and Food Safety. #myjobdependsonag #awcagriculturescience… https://www.instagram.com/p/B5q4JRZlxUf/?igshid=mt4un7xubo5q …
@FDAFood
- RT @aicrtweets: Our FREE webinar with the @US_FDA is next month! Register now to learn more about the revised nutrition facts label and consumer education efforts: http://bit.ly/2QAszGl
- Call or email our trained public affairs specialists for answers to your food & #cosmetics related questions. From #foodsafety concerns to #vitamin ingredients to starting a food or cosmetics business…. we’re here for you. https://go.usa.gov/xyMVf