Laws and Regulations Committee Update – June 22 – 23, 2020
FDA
Outbreaks
- Cyclospora: Bagged Salad (June 2020)
- FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Certain Store Brand Packaged and Labeled “Garden Salad” Products from Three Retailers in Midwest Due to Cyclospora
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 06/19/2020 | Fresh Express | Southwest Chopped Kit | Food & Beverages, Allergens | Undeclared wheat, soy, cashews and coconut | Fresh Express |
| 06/19/2020 | Hill Country Fare | Pink Lemonade, Citrus Punch, Fruit Drink and Grape Drink | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared Milk | H-E-B |
FSIS
Constituent Updates
Jun 19, 2020 | PDF
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- FSIS Extends Comment Period on STEC Testing Expansion
- FSIS to Post Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella
- FSIS Creates Food Safety Fellowship Program
- FSIS Releases Strategic Assessment of Sampling Resources Evaluation
AMS
USDA Cites Custom Fresh Cuts Inc. in California for PACA Violations
NIH / ODS
Now Available: Summer Scoop Newsletter
@FrankYiannasFDA
- ALERT: FDA, CDC, & state partners have linked an outbreak of illnesses caused by Cyclospora to certain store brand packaged & labeled ‘garden salad’ products from Hy-Vee, ALDI and Jewel-Osco, predominantly in Midwestern states. http://go.usa.gov https://go.usa.gov/xwp8R
- We’re working with the companies to determine the source of the products, but in the meantime, we are issuing a public warning to consumers to avoid the identified products to prevent additional infections.
- FDA continues to stand ready to respond to outbreaks of foodborne illness and we will update consumers as our investigation continues.
@SecretarySonny
- Producers need all the tools in their toolbox to produce the world’s food, fuel, and fiber. This reprieve by the ninth circuit is great news for farmers. https://t.co/PQx0hR0P9J?amp=1
- Stopped by @FoodBankRockies with @SenCoryGardner to see the important work these folks are doing to feed Americans in need. Whether that’s through @USDA’s normal nutrition programs like TFAP or our Farmers to Families Food boxes, Coloradans in need have access to nutritious food
@FDAfood
- RT @foodsafetygov: Do you prepare your baby food fresh daily? Know how long you can keep it to avoid waste and protect your baby! #FoodSafety http://FoodSafety.gov/children
@FDAMedia
- FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem due to the potential presence of methanol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested: https://go.usa.gov/xwp3c
- Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment for potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning. FDA recommends consumers dispose of these hand sanitizers immediately in appropriate hazardous waste containers.
- FDA remains vigilant and will continue to take action when quality issues arise with hand sanitizers. We encourage health care professionals, consumers and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with use of hand sanitizers to FDA’s MedWatch program.
June 23, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on:06/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-13523 PDF 4 Pages (218 KB) Permalink
- This notice announces the Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) intention to request approval, from the Office of Management and Budget, for an extension of the currently approved information collection request Web- Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system.
- Revision of Three U.S. Grade Standards for Carrots
Filed on: 06/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-12828 PDF 8 Pages (175 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Importation of Animals and Animal Products
Filed on: 06/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-13533 PDF 5 Pages (100 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Indaziflam
Filed on: 06/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-12132 PDF 13 Pages (114 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Adds QR code to Certain Export Certificates for Food
FDA Launches New Export Certification Application System for Animal Products
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 06/22/2020 | Flagstone Foods LLC | North Star Sweet & Salty Caramel Trail Mix | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared Cashews | Flagstone Foods LLC |
| 06/22/2020 | Hy-Vee Inc. | Garden Salad, Bagged | Food & Beverages, | Potential Cyclospora Contamination | Hy-Vee Inc. |
| 06/22/2020 | Gordon Choice | Imitation Crab Supreme Style | Food & Beverages, Allergens | May contain undeclared egg white | Trident Seafoods |
AMS
- USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Mark K. Holder, d/b/a Mark Holder Livestock
- USDA Reaches a Consent Decision and Civil Penalty with Colby Livestock Auction LLC and Leland R. Wilson for P&S Act Violations
@US_FDA
- Today is #WorldHydrationDay. You may know that there are many types of bottled water, but did you know that the FDA classifies some bottled water by its origin? Learn about four of these classifications here: https://go.usa.gov/xwv96
- FDA has a task force dedicated to closely monitoring for fraudulent products as part of our #COVID19 response. Be wary of anyone claiming their product can prevent or cure this virus and report sellers you suspect of making misleading claims here: https://fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/reporting-unlawful-sales-medical-products-internet
@FDAfood
- Do NOT soak or wash produce with soaps, washes, bleach, or detergents. Clean, cold running tap water works just fine. For more everyday #foodsafety tips especially important during #COVID19, visit https://go.usa.gov/xvaGB
- It’s National #FreshFruitsandVegetablesMonth! Celebrate with some delicious summer fruit! Remember to first wash it under running water and dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel. For more on handling produce safely check out: https://go.usa.gov/xvs7R
@FDAanimalhealth
- Today FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine announced the launch of a new online system that will enable animal food, drug & device manufacturers to apply for, track and receive export certificates electronically for the first time: https://t.co/HaeJ1wTQrI?amp=1
- The new portal, CVM Export Certification Application and Tracking System, will also provide a tool for foreign governments to verify the authenticity of export certificates provided to them by industry.
- Today’s launch is part of FDA’s continued efforts to enhance trade of important animal products and to ensure efficient and effective import processing so these products can reach foreign markets expeditiously.