Laws and Regulations Committee Update – January 29 – February 1, 2021
January 29, 2021
FDA
FDA Steps Up Efforts to Protect Consumers from Food Allergens
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 01/28/2021 | think! | Protein fiber oatmeal farmer’s market berry crumble | Food & Beverages | Due to undeclared almonds and pecans | think! and Interpac Technologies, Inc |
GAO
CSPI
Flowers Foods to Improve Labeling for Wonder Made with Whole Grain White Bread
@FrankYiannasFDA
- [RT @Safefoodsandy]: “This finding draws our attention once again to the role that cattle grazing on agricultural lands near leafy greens fields could have on increasing the risk of produce contamination” – @FrankYiannasFDA
@US_FDA
- In our latest #FDAVoices we talk about food allergens and how FDA is committed to exploring what further steps we can take to better protect consumers with food allergies.
@FDAfood
- Looking for @US_FDA information for sprout growers and the resources available? Check out Dr. Kaiping Deng’s presentation from @Produce_Safety educator’s call. https://youtu.be/gnP2kqHBWSI.
@FTC
- In 2020, 1.7 million people nationwide and in 64 countries received payments totaling $483 million because of the FTC’s enforcement actions. More: https://go.usa.gov/xAM42
February 1, 2021
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 01/29/2021 | Dole™ | Dole™ Endless Summer Salad Kit | Food & Beverages | Due to possible undeclared allergens (fish and egg) | Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. |
| 01/29/2021 | Golden Boy | Custard Muffin Banana | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Dairy | May contain undeclared milk | Hong Thai Foods Corp. |
FSIS
Constituent Update
Jan 29, 2021 | PDF
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- FSIS Posts FY 2019 Sampling Summary
National Academies
Reports & Events Monthly Calendar – February 2021
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Study suggests, online monitoring of foodborne illnesses reports/terms & of consumer-review comments might detect food safety issues before traditional health reporting. Infodemiology + traditional epidemiology. A New Era of Smart Food Safety is dawning.
@US_FDA
- If you’re allergic to milk and you love dark chocolate, how do you know whether you can indulge in dark chocolate today without having an allergic reaction? Well, we’re here to fill you in! https://go.usa.gov/xAV3X #NationalDarkChocolateDay
- FDA issued warning letters jointly with @FTC to Allimax, and to AusarHerbs, for selling unapproved products with fraudulent COVID-19 claims. https://fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/ausarherbs-610976-01122021