Laws and Regulations Committee Update – July 29 – August 2, 2022
July 29, 2022
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 07/29/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/01/2022
FR Document: 2022-16389 PDF 3 Pages (88.2 KB) Permalink
[Note: USDA is seeking stakeholder feedback for the Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Rancher program]
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 07/28/2022 | Milk chocolate covered blueberries | Milk chocolate covered blueberries | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | Undeclared almonds | Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections |
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-AMS | RIN: 0581-AE06 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 12/03/2021 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 07/28/2022 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
USDA
USDA Extends Flexibility that’s Helping Manufacturers, States get Formula to WIC Families
FSIS
USDA and Oregon Sign Cooperative Agreement for State Meat Inspection Program
Danny’s Sub and Pizza Recalls Meat Pizza Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
APHIS
August 1, 2022
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 08/01/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/02/2022
FR Document: 2022-16532 PDF 3 Pages (86.8 KB) Permalink
[Note: concerns allocation of funds, program management, planning, and evaluation under Agricultural Trade Promotion Program]
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:
Implementing Registration Review Decisions for Certain Pesticides (Fiscal Year 22 Quarter 4)
Filed on: 08/01/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/02/2022
FR Document: 2022-16165 PDF 35 Pages (200 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Procedures for the Safe Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products
Filed on: 08/01/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/02/2022
FR Document: 2022-16534 PDF 7 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Roundup: July 29, 2022
FDA Infant Formula Update: July 29, 2022
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 07/29/2022 | Lyons, Pirq, Glucerna, various | Nutritional and beverage products | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Meal Replacements | Due to the potential for microbial contamination, including Cronobacter sakazakii | Lyons Magnus LLC |
FSIS
Constituent Update – July 29, 2022
Conagra Brands, Inc., Recalls Frozen Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
August 2, 2022
Federal Register
Rules
Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals:
Fumonisin Esterase
Filed on: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/03/2022
FR Document: 2022-16566 PDF 7 Pages (81.3 KB) Permalink
Rules
Child Nutrition Programs:
Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium; Correction
Filed on: 08/02/2022 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/03/2022
FR Document: 2022-16466 PDF 4 Pages (97.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Policy Regarding N-acetyl-L-cysteine
FDA Releases Final Guidance on Enforcement Discretion for Certain NAC Products
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 08/01/2022 | H-E-B | Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream | Food & Beverages | Undeclared Wheat | H-E-B |
USDA
USDA Announces Action to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
FSIS
USDA Announces Action to Declare Salmonella an Adulterant in Breaded Stuffed Raw Chicken Products
AMS
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Connecticut and California From Operating in the Produce Industry
@SecVilsack
- Even one illness due to Salmonella is too many. That’s why @USDAFoodSafety is taking the bold step today of declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products.
- Today, @USDAFoodSafety is announcing it will be declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. This important step is the beginning of an broad initiative to reduce Salmonella illnesses.
@USDAFoodSafety
- BREAKING: Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin announced @IAFPFood today that @USDA will be declaring Salmonella an adulterant in breaded and stuffed raw chicken products. #IAFPFood #FoodSafety #Salmonella 1/2
- A draft framework for our new, comprehensive strategy for Salmonella in poultry will be released this fall. FSIS will seek comment on the strategy once it’s released and will convene a public meeting to discuss it. Read more: https://usda.gov/media/press-releases/2022/08/01/usda-announces-action-declare-salmonella-adulterant-breaded-stuffed… 2/2