Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 17 – 18, 2021

March 17, 2021

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Notices

Pesticide Registration Review:

  • Interim Decisions and Case Closures for Several Pesticides

Filed on: 03/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/18/2021

FR Document: 2021-05622 PDF 7 Pages (94.8 KB)  Permalink

  • Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pesticides

Filed on: 03/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/18/2021

FR Document: 2021-05606  PDF7 Pages (98.8 KB) Permalink

FDA

Bravo Packing, Inc. Expands Previously Announced Voluntary Recall of Pet Food Products Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes Health Risks to Humans and Animals

FDA Investigates Source of Non-Viral Hepatitis Cases Possibly Linked to Bottled Alkaline Water

FDA Releases Food Safety and Nutrition Survey Results

Recalls

DateBrand NameDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
03/16/2021Bravo Packing, Inc.Pet food: Performance Dog, beef, green tripe, and boneAnimal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Pet FoodDue to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenesBravo Packing, Inc.

APHIS

USDA Seeks Input on Potential Regulatory Oversight for Certain Animals Developed Using Genetic Engineering

USDA and CFIA Establish Protocol to Minimize Trade Disruptions in the Event of an ASF Detection in Feral Swine

USDA

USDA Seeks Comments on Food Purchase Program, Will Host Listening Session

U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety and Other Key Staff Appointments

Twitter

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • Upon learning about acute non-viral hepatitis reports in Nevada, impacting 5 infants & young children, FDA quickly activated an investigation team to look into these reports possibly linked to “Real Water” brand alkaline water. https://go.usa.gov/xs7KP
  • While our investigation continues, FDA is advising consumers, restaurants and retailers to not consume, cook with, sell or serve “Real Water” alkaline water until more information is known about the cause of the illnesses.

@DrWoodcockFDA

  • Nutrition is important. The Food Safety and Nutrition Survey findings are a great way for FDA to learn what people think about food safety and nutrition, so we can better promote and protect public health.

@FDAfood

  • Today, we are sharing the FDA’s Food Safety and Nutrition Survey. This is a nationally representative survey of consumers’ self-reported behaviors, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs around food safety and health and diet issues. https://go.usa.gov/xsfHW

March 18, 2021

Federal Register

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Consumer Complaint Monitoring System; Revision

Filed on: 03/18/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/19/2021

FR Document: 2021-05734  PDF 7 Pages (103 KB)  Permalink

FDA

FDA’s Partnership with Mexico’s Regulators Strengthens Food Safety Protections

Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

  • [Note: Updated to include Alkaline Bottled Water advisory]

Recalls

DateBrand Name(s)Product DescriptionProduct TypeRecall Reason DescriptionCompany Name
03/17/2021Heal the WorldHand SanitizerDrugsBecause they resemble water bottles; risk of ingestionPNHC, LLC d/b/a Heal the World

USDA

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

@FrankYiannasFDA

@DrWoodcockFDA

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