Laws and Regulations Committee Update – February 10 – 12, 2021

Federal Register

February 10, 2021

Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Regulations – Reporting and Record-keeping Burden

Filed on: 02/10/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/11/2021

FR Document: 2021-02829  PDF 8 Pages (126 KB) Permalink

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Mechanically Tenderized Beef Products

Filed on: 02/10/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/11/2021

FR Document:2021-02810 PDF7 Pages (104 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

DateBrand NameDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
02/09/2021SproutsVanilla Yogurt Covered CranberriesFood & Beverages, AllergensUndeclared AlmondsHickory Harvest Foods
02/09/2021DelicaeThai Peanut Sauce, Spicy Red Curry SauceFood & Beverages, Allergens, Gravy/SaucesUndeclared ShrimpDelicae Gourmet LLC

Warning Letter

Posted DateIssue DateCompany NameIssuing OfficeSubject
02/09/202101/20/2021Woobo LLC dba Purunchon Inc.Division of West Coast ImportsForeign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
02/09/202102/02/2021Clarke Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Inc.Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West IIIUnapproved New Drugs/Misbranded

AMS

AMS Announces Grain Export Registration Renewal Information

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • There is no credible evidence of food, food containers, or food packaging being associated with or a likely source of transmission of #COVID19.
  • This particular coronavirus causes respiratory illness and is spread from person-to-person, unlike foodborne gastrointestinal or GI viruses, such as norovirus and hepatitis A that often make people ill through contaminated food.
  • FDA upholds its confidence in the safety of food available to Americans consumers. For more information, visit our FAQs on food safety and COVID.

@FDAfood

  • Frozen pizza Slice of pizzafor #NationalPizzaDay?  Get important safety tips for ready-to-cook foods and test your knowledge about ready-to-cook foods: https://go.usa.gov/xvDAd 

February 11, 2021

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Rules

Continuance Referendum:

Irish Potatoes Grown in Certain Designated Counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon

Filed on: 02/11/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/12/2021

FR Document: 2021-02823  PDF 4 Pages (76.5 KB)  Permalink

FDA

Recalls

DateBrandProduct DescriptionTypeReason/ProblemCompany
02/10/2021DoleSunflower Crunch Chopped Salad KitFood & BeveragesUndeclared wheat and tree nutsDole Fresh Vegetables

FDA ORA Reading Room

Record DateFEI NumberCompanyRecordStateEstablishmentPublish Date
08/18/20203004391505Thomson International, IncInvestigation MemoCalifornia 02/08/2021

USDA

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Twitter

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • A more digital, traceable, and safer food system is dawning. We’re not talking about things that can’t be done. Tune in tomorrow to hear real-world examples & how to join us create a Smarter Food Safety System, TOGETHER. https://bit.ly/TIS_FDA  @THRIVEAgriFood #collaboration

@DrWoodcockFDA

@FDAfood

  • DYK – @US_FDA  & @OSHA have a thorough checklist for FDA-regulated human & animal food operations to use when assessing operations during the #Covid_19 pandemic, especially when re-starting  operations after a shut down or when reassessing operations.  https://go.usa.gov/xfuET
  • ICYMI – FDA has launched a project to collect romaine lettuce samples in the Yuma, Arizona growing region during the current harvest season (Feb-April). For details on this part of our Leafy Greens STEC Plan: https://go.usa.gov/xsadq
  • Before making your valentine a sweet treat, check out these flour safety tips. Flour is a raw food that you should handle safely. http://go.usa.gov/xdjnD #ValentinesDay

@FDArecalls

  • Hickory Harvest Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Sprouts Vanilla Flavored Yogurt Covered Cranberries https://go.usa.gov/xsaZp
  • Delicae Gourmet LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp Allergen in Thai Peanut Sauce, Panang Curry Sauce, and Spicy Red Curry Sauce https://go.usa.gov/xsaZU

February 12, 2021

USDA

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

GAO

Freedom of Information Act: Update on Federal Agencies’ Use of Exemption Statutes

NIH/ODS

Now Available: ODS Timeline

Twitter

@FDAfood

  • Reminding retail #food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services:  There is information from #FDA about best practices to safeguard workers and consumers during the #COVID19 pandemic
  • Winter is the perfect time for soup. Use “ugly” vegetables to whip up healthy soups for your family. No one will notice the difference! More ways to reduce food waste here: https://go.usa.gov/xGhW2 #NoWastedFood
  • Dr. Mattie Ray Spivey Fox, with the FDA for 20+ years, researched essential minerals, toxic elements, and the roles they play in metabolism and nutrition. This vital information was key to set standards for nutrients when added to foods. http://go.usa.gov/xdXVe #WomenInScience

@FDArecalls

  • Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. Is Voluntarily Recalling Two Lot Codes of Dole™ Sunflower Crunch Chopped Salad Kit https://go.usa.gov/xsCva