Laws and Regulations Committee Update – January 2-3, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Imports and Electronic Import Entries
Filed on: 01/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/03/2020
FR Document: 2019-28419 PDF 9 Pages (112 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amendments to Terminate Uses
- Filed on: 01/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/03/2020
FR Document: 2019-28335 PDF 9 Pages (91.9 KB) Permalink
- Filed on: 01/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/03/2020
FR Document:2019-28336 PDF 6 Pages (74 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 12/31/2019 | None | Hard-boiled eggs | Food & Beverages, Egg/Egg Product, Foodborne Illness | Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Meijer |
| 12/31/2019 | Sienna Bakery | Chocolate Turtle Brownie | Food & Beverages, | May contain undeclared peanuts | Dianne’s Fine Desserts |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 12/31/2019 | 12/04/2019 | Lianyungang Aikang Food Co., Ltd | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Acidified Foods/Emergency Permit Control/Adulterated |
| 12/31/2019 | 12/16/2019 | El Molino Bakery Supplies Inc | Division of Southeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
FSIS
Petitions
- FSIS Final Response to Petition Submitted by Import Export Associates (Jul 21, 2017): The petition requests that FSIS amend its policy on the use of safe handling instructions (SHI) on the protective covering of meat products shipped in a carton that bears all mandatory labeling required for an immediate container.
- FSIS Final Response to Petition Submitted by Submitted by Animal Welfare Institute (Jan 2016): Petition requesting that FSIS amend the poultry products labeling regulations to define “free range” and to amend the process for approving “free range” labeling claims.
- FSIS Final Response to Petition Submitted by Animal Legal Defense Fund (Jun 3, 2013): Petition submitted requesting that FSIS require mandatory labeling to disclose routine antibiotic use in animals used to produce meat and poultry products, and to clarify the standard for “antibiotic free” labeling claims.
@FrankYiannasFDA
- It’s a New Year. The big food safety stories, outbreaks, or recalls of 2020 are a blank page. To food producers everywhere, let’s work together, on behalf of consumers, to try to keep it that way. Anonymity of prevention. #smarterfoodsafety
@FDArecalls
- Meijer Recalls Diced Hard Boiled Eggs Due to Potential Health Risks; Product Bought at Two Stores in Grand Rapids Affected https://go.usa.gov/xpM7b
- Dianne’s Fine Desserts Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in Product Sienna Turtle Brownie Item Number 8495241115 Lot Code 19198 https://go.usa.gov/xpMFH
@FDAfood
- A court order has barred 3 companies from distributing adulterated/misbranded dietary supplements & unapproved/misbranded drugs. #FDA found ABH Nature’s Products, Inc., ABH Pharma, Inc., & http://StockNutra.com , Inc. failed to comply w/ current GMPs: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/district-court-orders-three-long-island-companies-and-their-owner-stop-distributing
January 3, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Regulations and Procedures Under the Plant Variety Protection Act
Filed on: 01/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/06/2020
FR Document: 2019-27636 PDF 46 Pages (454 KB) Permalink
Notices
Guidance:
Enforcement Priorities for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Other Deemed Products on the Market Without Premarket Authorization
Filed on: 01/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/07/2020
FR Document: 2019-28539 PDF 11 Pages (116 KB) Permalink
FDA
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Javiana Potentially Linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix, Winter 2019 (January 2, 2020 Update)
FDA Finalizes Enforcement Policy on Unauthorized Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes That Appeal to Children, Including Fruit and Mint
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 01/02/2020 | Limena, LLC | Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese) semi-soft cheese | Food & Beverages, Cheese/Cheese Product | Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Limena, LLC |
FSIS
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Products Associated with the FDA Almark Foods Recall due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
@FrankYiannasFDA
- ALERT: FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana potentially linked to Tailor Cut Produce; we continue to advise foodservice & institutional establishments not to serve the recalled product. https://go.usa.gov/xpeZW
@SecretarySonny
- Here’s a sneak peak of tomorrow’s episode of The Sonnyside of the Farm – I sat down with @FarmBureau President @ZippyDuvall to talk about innovation and technology in American agriculture.
@FDArecalls
- Limena, LLC Recalls “Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese)” Because of Possible Health Risk https://go.usa.gov/xpenT
- FiveStar Gourmet Foods Voluntary Recalls Fresh Snack Products Due to Possible Health Risk https://go.usa.gov/xpek9
@FDAfood
- #OUTBREAK update: FDA, @CDCgov, along with state & local partners continue their investigation into #Salmonella potentially linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix w/cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, & grapes.
- Recalled products may have been distributed to nursing homes, schools, hospitals & other facilities that cater to vulnerable populations in PA, NY, & NJ. DO NOT serve. Consult w/ your distributor to confirm the source of the fruit mix & cut fruit used in your operation.