Laws and Regulations Committee Update – May 22 – 23, 2019
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 05/22/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/23/2019
FR Document: 2019-10813 PDF 4 Pages (80.4 KB) Permalink
- Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Under Regulations (Other than Rules of Practice) Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930.
FDA
FDA Investigates Shigella Illnesses Linked to Imported Raw Oysters
Warning Letters
| Letter Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Regulated Product | Letter Type |
| 05/06/2019 | Velvet Ice Cream Company | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V | Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), Dairy | Warning Letter |
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/ Problem | Company |
| 05/21/2019 | 7-Eleven | ‘The Italian Job’ sandwiches, Italian Style Sub | Eggs | Hearthside Food Solutions |
| 05/20/2019 | Hill’s | Canned Dog Food | Ingredient Level | Hill’s Pet Nutrition |
| 05/20/2019 | Specially Selected | Paleo Maple Almond Granola | Potential Packaging Issue | ALDI |
FSIS
Recalls
| Product Recalled | Date of Recall |
| 056-2019 BEF Foods, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection | May 21, 2019 |
AMS
@FDACommissioner
- FOOD SAFETY ALERT: #FDA and Mexican health authorities are investigating 5 Shigella illnesses linked to oysters harvested between Feb. 12 & Apr. 9 from Estero El Cardon, in Baja California Sur, Mexico & distributed to CA, NV, AZ, NY.
- Mexican officials closed the harvesting areas May 7, so there should not be product currently available to consumers. As of today, products from the harvest dates of Apr. 9 to May 7 have been destroyed. Additionally, the shelf-life of fresh, raw oysters is limited.
- Shigella is a bacterium that spreads from contaminated feces, often through unclean water. Although shigellosis is often mild and goes away by itself in a week or less, it can become very serious in some cases. Consumers should contact a health professional if they have symptoms.
- Shigella infection generally starts 8 hours to about 2 days after exposure, and causes abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea known as dysentery. Young children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems are more likely to develop severe illness. https://go.usa.gov/xmwF8
@FDAfood
- Many grab-and-go items now have #calories posted right on the package. Compare calorie info then make the choice that’s right for you. #MenuLabel #HealthyEating http://www.fda.gov/caloriesonthemenu …
@FDA_ORA
- “As #veterans, we are used to being on the front lines confronting national challenges. Whether it is a natural disaster, a military conflict or a mission to end a humanitarian crisis, #FDAORA is at the front lines.” says Daryle Harris. http://go.usa.gov/xmEba #IAmORA
May 23, 2019
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Fluensulfone
Filed on: 05/23/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/24/2019
FR Document: 2019-10793 PDF 25 Pages (534 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Makes Available Menu Labeling Social Media Toolkit for Consumer Outreach
Salmonella Infantis Linked to Del Monte Vegetable Trays, Spring 2019
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 05/22/2019 | Laxmi | Dried Apricot | Potential or Undeclared Allergen | House Of Spices India |
| 05/22/2019 | Wegmans | Undeclared milk | Milk | Wegmans Food Markets |
| 05/22/2019 | New Seasons Market | Bacon Shallot Potato Salad | Eggs | New Seasons Market |
| 05/22/2019 | purely elizabeth | Granola | Potential Metal or Chemical Contaminant | purely elizabeth |
FSIS
Recalls
| Product Recalled | Date of Recall |
| 057-2019 Aurora Packing Company, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination | May 22, 2019 |
AMS
AMS Issues Complaint against Quinter Livestock Market LLC and Clint Kvasnicka
@FDACommissioner
- Today, @US_FDA is announcing that it’s inspecting the Del Monte facility in Kankakee, IL that produced the vegetable trays linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis in WI & MN.
- On May 21, @DHSWI announced that vegetable trays produced by Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. & sold at Kwik Trip convenience stores in WI & MN are linked to 4 illnesses. #FDA, CDC & state authorities continue to investigate the cause & source of the outbreak.
- Kwik Trip has voluntarily removed all Del Monte vegetable trays from its stores; however, @DHSWI is continuing to warn people not to eat 6 or 12 oz. Del Monte Vegetable Trays containing broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and dill dip.
@FDAfood
- #OUTBREAK appears to be over, announced @CDCgov about multi-state outbreak of #Salmonella Newport illnesses linked to frozen ground #tuna imported fr JK Fish of Vietnam. Unlikely sold directly to consumers. Likely used in restaurant or retailer foods.