Laws and Regulations Committee Update – October 6 – 7, 2021
October 6, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 10/06/2021 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-21962 PDF 3 Pages (91.4 KB) Permalink
[Note: FSIS to collect surveys from state and territorial government partners on ways to strengthen the collaborative response to illness outbreaks associated with FSIS-regulated food products.]
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Eligibility of the Republic of Poland to Export Poultry and Poultry Products to the United States
Filed on: 10/06/2021 at 8:45 am
Schedule Pub. Date: 10/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-21889 PDF 19 Pages (162 KB) Permalink
[Note: FSIS has determined Poland meets the requirements of the PPIA and is eligible to export poultry products to the US.]
@USDAForeignAg
PRESS RELEASE: @USDA Sec. Vilsack announces @AIMforClimate , a landmark initiative to transform the global ag sector, has the support of 30 nations, @FAO and @gatesfoundation . He welcomes these supporters and urges more nations and organizations to join. https://fas.usda.gov/newsroom/aim-climate-gains-additional-international-support
October 7, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Reporting Associated with Food Additive Petitions, Investigational Food Additive Files Exemptions, and Declaration of Color Additives on Animal Food Labels
Filed on: 10/07/2021 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-22045 PDF 9 Pages (127 KB) Permalink
[Note: solicitation of comments on information collection provisions associated with food additive petitions, investigational food additive files exemptions, and declarations of color additives on animal food labels]
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand(s) | Product Description | Type | Reason for Recall | Company |
| 10/6/2021 | Chocolate and the Chip | Bakery Products | Food & Beverages Snack Food Item Allergens | Undeclared allergens (wheat, milk, soy, tree nuts) | Chocolate and the Chip |
CFSAN
FDA Assesses Impact of Whole Genome Sequencing Program
[Note: FDA published study on the effectiveness of the GenomeTrakr Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) Network, which helps FDA detect, investigate and limit the spread of foodborne illness]
USDA
USDA Announces More Than $146M Investment in Sustainable Agricultural Research
FSIS
@FrankYiannasFDA
- After an investigation of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms packaged salad greens produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility, @CDCgov has declared the outbreak to be over. https://go.usa.gov/xMfYT
- FDA visited the facility & collected samples. One of the samples collected was a genetic match to the strain. Although no clear route of contamination was readily identified, the FDA is preparing a report to discuss findings & provide information to assist in prevention efforts.