Laws and Regulations Committee Update -January 13 – 14, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 01/13/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/14/2020
FR Document: 2020-00377 PDF 3 Pages (89.3 KB) Permalink
- Tuberculosis testing under the Animal Health Protection Act
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Charter Renewal:
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
Filed on: 01/13/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/14/2020
FR Document: 2020-00337 PDF 5 Pages (158 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Glucomannan as a Dietary Fiber
FSIS
Culinary International, LLC Recalls Chicken Burrito Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Jan 10, 2020 | PDF
- Reminder: FSIS to Host Open House at Eastern Laboratory
- FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- Establishment Specific Datasets Now Available
- Additional Slaughter Classes Included in FSIS National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Surveillance
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 04-20 | Lymph Node Testing to Complement The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Program | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 01, 2021 |
| 03-20 | Cecal Sampling to Expand the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Program to Include Veal, Sheep, Lamb, and Goats | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 01, 2021 |
| 02-20 | Analysis of E. coli and Enteroccocus of Fish of The Order of Siluriformes | Jan 10, 2020 | Jan 01, 2021 |
USDA
USDA Proposes Criteria to Strengthen Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Smarter thermometer allows you to track food cooking temperature remotely with smartphone, ensure food is cooked to proper temperature, & get alerts real-time when the food is ready. #smarterfoodsafety [Shared for illustration only, not an endorsement]
- Good to see smarter kitchen devices that will help consumers cook smarter appearing at CES 2020. A New Era of Smarter Food Safety must start on the farm and end in the home.
- RT @CDCgov: A new coronavirus may be the cause of a pneumonia outbreak being investigated in China. CDC is closely monitoring the situation & has stood up emergency response system in case it’s needed. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2FIrzJn
- Recent produce outbreaks show that we must remain laser-focused on prevention to help bend the curve of foodborne illness. Here’s a summary of progress we’re making implementing produce safety standards under FSMA.
- RT @thepacker: The Packers top trends of 2019 No. 2 is #FoodSafety. http://ow.ly/pF4p50xSya6
@US_FDA
- As you head back to school for the semester, prepare to ace your beauty routine! #DYK you should wash your hands before using cosmetics? And that you shouldn’t share makeup? Learn more safety tips here: https://go.usa.gov/xpptA via @fdawomen
January 14, 2020
FDA
Michigan-based food manufacturer agrees to stop production after repeated food safety violations
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 01/13/2020 | Premo,& Fresh Grab | Sandwiches | Food & Beverages, | Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Lipari Foods, LLC |
FTC
Post Holdings, Inc.; In the Matter of
@FDAMedia
- FDA & @TheJusticeDept worked together to obtain a consent degree of permanent injunction between the U.S. & a Michigan-based food manufacturer after repeated food safety violations https://go.usa.gov/xdqFc
@FDAfood
- #DYK the US FDA has a regulation to standardize the voluntary claim “gluten-free” on food labels? This ensures that gluten-free claims on food products are consistent & reliable. https://go.usa.gov/xm5R5 #GlutenFreeDay
- RT @aicrtweets: Our FREE webinar with @FDAfood is this Thursday, Jan. 16! We’re thrilled to have Claudine Kavanaugh as one of our three speakers. Register here: http://bit.ly/2QAszGl
@FDA_ORA
- What eggsactly do you know about egg safety? For #NationalEggMonth there are important things to know about keeping eggs safe (so they don’t make you sick from salmonella or other foodborne illnesses). LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xpvjs
- New you in the #NewYear? FDA has info for you to learn how to safely use coal-tar dyes and other types of hair coloring products. MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xpRhs