Laws and Regulations Committee Update – September 12 – 13, 2019
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Environmental Impact Statements; Availability, etc.:
Regulation of the Importation, Interstate Movement, and Intrastate Movement of Plant Pests: Record of Decision
Filed on: 09/12/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/13/2019
FR Document: 2019-19856 PDF 3 Pages (82.5 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 09/11/2019 | MDH | MDH SAMBAR MASALA | Food & Beverages, Soup | Salmonella | House Of Spices India |
| 09/11/2019 | Hy-Vee | Mealtime Asian Entrees | Food & Beverages, Prepared Food | Undeclared milk | Hy-Vee |
| 09/11/2019 | Alfa International Seafood, Inc | Refrigerated, wild-caught yellowfin tuna loins | Food & Beverages, Fish | Potentially elevated levels of histamine or scombroid fish poisoning | Alfa International Seafood, Inc. |
@FrankYiannasFDA
- @US_FDA team members enjoyed meeting with Dr. Trujillo & his team @SENASICA yesterday. Food is an issue that transcends international borders, so it’s critical that we collaborate & continue to work together.
September 13, 2019
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Amendments to the Regulations Governing Meats, Prepared Meats, and Meat Products (Grading, Certification, and Standards)
Filed on: 09/13/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/16/2019
FR Document: 2019-19707 PDF 41 Pages (539 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 09/13/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/16/2019
FR Document: 2019-19915 PDF 4 Pages (109 KB) Permalink
Filed on: 09/13/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/16/2019
FR Document: 2019-19956 PDF 3 Pages (17.2 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Evaluation of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease Status of Romania
Filed on: 09/13/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/16/2019
FR Document: 2019-19893 PDF 5 Pages (178 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Product Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 09/12/2019 | Ritter Sport | Ritter Sport -KAFFEESPLITTER | Food & Beverages, Meal Replacements | Undeclared milk | Stark Group International |
| 09/12/2019 | FuPaiYuan | FuPaiYuan Matcha candy | Food & Beverages, Candy/Gum (without chocolate) | Undeclared eggs and milk | RONG SHING |
| 09/12/2019 | FuPaiYuan | FuPaiYuan Nougat candy | Food & Beverages, Candy/Gum (without chocolate) | Undeclared eggs and milk | RONG SHING |
UDSA
New USDA Scientific Research Program Promotes Sustainable Agricultural Practices
FSIS
Petition Submitted by The Lamb Company (Sep 5, 2019)
- The petition requests that FSIS repeal the definition of “spring lamb” in 9 CFR 317.8(b)(4).
- FSIS Response Acknowledging Receipt of Petition (Sep 11, 2019)
Recalls
| Product Recalled | Date of Recall | Retail Distribution List |
| 091-2019 Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary Recalls Ready-To-Eat Beef and Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens | Sep 10, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| 090-2019 BCI Foods Inc. Recalls Meat and Poultry Soup Products Produced Without Benefit of Import Inspection | Sep 05, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
AMS
USDA Announces Peanut Standards Board Appointments
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Yesterday, I, along with @US_FDA team members, enjoyed meeting with Dr José Novelo Baeza & his team @COFEPRIS. In the 21st century, food transcends international borders, so we’re pleased to continue our collaboration, share information, & advance food safety together.
@FDAfood
- @CDCgov: Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses linked to Cavi Brand whole, fresh #papayas appears to be over. FDA will continue their investigation. Consumers no longer need to avoid Cavi brand papayas imported from Mexico. https://go.usa.gov/xVnaX
@FDA_ORA
- #TBT: Say what?! Blueberry pancake mix minus the main ingredient, blueberries? In 1959, the FDA seized Pillsbury’s product, as the mix did not include blueberries, contrary to the listed ingredients. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xU6De