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
FDA Investigates Source of Non-Viral Hepatitis Cases Possibly Linked to Bottled Alkaline Water
FDA Releases Food Safety and Nutrition Survey Results
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
03/16/2021 | Bravo Packing, Inc. | Pet food: Performance Dog, beef, green tripe, and bone | Animal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food | Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes | Bravo Packing, Inc. |
APHIS
USDA
USDA Seeks Comments on Food Purchase Program, Will Host Listening Session
@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
Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
03/17/2021 | Heal the World | Hand Sanitizer | Drugs | Because they resemble water bottles; risk of ingestion | PNHC, LLC d/b/a Heal the World |
USDA
FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
@FrankYiannasFDA
- When it comes to food safety, Americans expect their govt to work together & that’s what we do. FDA looks forward to working with @USDA’s new Undersecretary for Food Safety, Sandra Eskin, in our common mission of protecting the public. U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety and Other Key Staff Appointments | USDA
@DrWoodcockFDA
- [RT @US_FDA]: The FDA-Mexico Food Safety Partnership: find out how FDA and Mexico are working together to meet our strategic food safety goals, and how that work will continue going forward. #FDAVoices https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fdas-partnership-mexicos-regulators-strengthens-food-safety-protections.
- The strong partnership we’ve established with our Mexican regulatory counterparts has led to more robust inspections, outbreak response and food safety training – resulting in enhanced food safety for consumers. #FDAVoices