September 2, 2018

Federal Register

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Rules

Select Agent and Toxin List

Filed on: 09/21/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/24/2018

FR Document: 2018-20694 PDF 5 Pages (167 KB) Permalink

FDA

GRAS

GRN No.	Substance	Date of Closure	FDA’s Letter
811	Phospholipase A1 produced by Aspergillus oryzae		Pending
810	Lactobacillus paracasei ssp. paracasei strain F-19e		Pending
809	Alpha-lactalbumin		Pending
808	Lipase from Aspergillus tubingensis produced in Trichoderma reesei		Pending
807	Streptococcus salivarius M18		Pending
806	Dolomite		Pending
805	Apple peel powder		Pending
804	Pea protein		Pending
782	L-arabinose	Aug 29, 2018	At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF) (47 kB)
768	Stevia leaf extract	Aug 13, 2018	FDA has no questions (in PDF) (100 kB)
762	Carnobacterium divergens M35 preparation	Aug 14, 2018	At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF) (31 kB)

USDA

USDA Assistance Available for Flood Damaged Ag Land

FSIS

Zweigle’s Inc. Recalls Olive Loaf Pork Products due to Sodium Nitrite Levels in Excess of Regulatory Limit

FNS

USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs

USDA Eases Program Rules for South Carolina SNAP Participants Impacted by Florence

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox

• · Eating or drinking anything contaminated by floodwater can cause diarrheal disease, such as E. coli or Salmonella infection. Know how to protect you & your family: http://ow.ly/RKL730lTac0 #Florence
• · Lose 30 lbs. in 30 days! Don’t be fooled by promises of miraculous weight loss. WATCH this video to learn more about #healthfraud weight loss scams. http://bit.ly/2vpjogq
• · Do you use a food thermometer to check the #foodsafety of your home-cooked meals? RT if yes! https://go.usa.gov/xPrDj
• · It’s #FoodSafetyEducationMonth! 1 in 6 Americans get sick from eating contaminated food each year. LEARN MORE about the foodborne disease-causing organisms that can cause illness in the US. http://go.usa.gov/xQvpC
• · Learning the do’s and don’ts of food-safe #mealprep can help prevent #foodborneillness. Start putting these into practice to protect you and your family. https://go.usa.gov/xPrB5 #foodsafety #NFSEM
• · #NationalFoodSafetyEducationMonth is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids more about food safety. Start with our downloadable placemats that make learning fun. #StoryofYourDinner https://bit.ly/2iQgKbr
• · How can you use the #foodsafety steps to be more #foodsafe? Find out at: https://go.usa.gov/xPrK4 .

September 24, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

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

Adverse Event Reporting and Recordkeeping for Dietary Supplements as Required by the Dietary Supplement and Nonprescription Drug Consumer Protection Act

Filed on: 09/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/25/2018

FR Document: 2018-20766 PDF 9 Pages (114 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

Date	Brand	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
09/20/2018	MyoWhey	Chocolate Cookie Crunch dietary supplement	Undeclared milk and soy allergen	Purus Labs, Inc.

USDA

USDA Provides Hurricane Florence Victims Needed Relief and Recovery Aid

USDA Adds Shelled Almonds and Fresh Sweet Cherry to Market Facilitation Program

FSIS

Quarterly Establishment Information Letters about Sampling Results

Junior’s Smokehouse Processing Plant Recalls Beef Jerky Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Sep 21, 2018 | PDF

• FSIS Retail Listeria monocytogenes Pilot (Lm) Project Update
• Reminder: USDA and FDA Will Hold a Joint Public Meeting on Use of Animal Cell Culture Technology to Develop Products Derived from Livestock and Poultry

FNS

USDA Approves North Carolina WIC Flexibilities in Wake of Hurricane Florence

USDA Secretary Working to Empower Local School Leaders and Improve the School Meal Programs

AMS

USDA Reaches Consent Decision with Carolina Stock Yards Company Inc.

USDA Settles a Case with Stockland Livestock Auction Inc. Resulting in a $1,925 Penalty

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, New York and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

OIRA

AGENCY: EPA-OLEM	RIN: 2050-AH00	Status: Concluded
TITLE:Exemption for Air Emissions from Animal Waste at Farms from the Emergency Release Notification Requirements; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act
STAGE: Proposed Rule	ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No
RECEIVED DATE: 08/07/2018	LEGAL DEADLINE: None
** COMPLETED: 09/21/2018	COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox

• · Cleaning up from #Florence? Do not eat any food directly exposed to flood water. Do not eat food from non-waterproof containers or damaged cans. For more #foodsafety resources: http://go.usa.gov/xRun9

• · #TBT: Blueberry pancake mix without blueberries? In 1959, the FDA seized Pillsbury’s product as the pancake mix did not include blueberries, contrary to the listed ingredients. https://go.usa.gov/xU6De

• · Purus Labs Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Soy in MyoWhey http://dlvr.it/QkxFBk

• · Which one of these should be washed? Find the answer and more #foodsafety information at: https://go.usa.gov/xPrBC .

• · The Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and IFSH @iit_ifsh will co-host “Food Waste and Sustainability: Strategies to Improve Food Safety, Food Security, and Nutrition” on September 27 in Burr Ridge, Illinois. https://www.ifsh.iit.edu/

• · #Florence cleanup – if your power was out for more than 4 hours check the temperature of the refrigerator – if it’s above 40 deg. & has been for over 2 hours – discard the food. When in doubt, throw it out. https://go.usa.gov/xP2sM #foodsafety

• · #Foodsafety starts in your shopping cart! Keep produce separate from meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs in your shopping cart and in your grocery bags. https://go.usa.gov/xPrBn #NFSEM

• · FDA works to address numerous issues related to public health security and public health emergency response. http://go.usa.gov/xUJav #NatlPrep

September 25, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

Meetings:

Allergenic Products Advisory Committee

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20905 PDF 3 Pages (172 KB) Permalink

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20939 PDF 9 Pages (131 KB) Permalink

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Advisory Committee and Research and Promotion Background Information

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20861 PDF 4 Pages (85.9 KB) Permalink

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Tolerance Exemptions:

2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with butyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate, butyl 2-propenoate, N-(1,1-dimethyl-3-oxobutyl)-2-propenamide, ethenylbenzene, 2-ethylhexyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20969 PDF 14 Pages (323 KB) Permalink

2-Propenoic acid, Polymer with Butyl 2-Propenoate, Ethenylbenzene and (1-Methylethenyl) Benzene, Ammonium Salt

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20958 PDF 15 Pages (193 KB) Permalink

Maltodextrin-vinyl pyrrolidinone copolymer

Filed on: 09/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/26/2018

FR Document: 2018-20968 PDF 12 Pages (315 KB) Permalink

USDA

Secretary Perdue Statement on Signing of New KORUS Trade Agreement

Secretary Perdue Statement on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling

@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox

• · Cleaning up from #Florence? Do not eat any food directly exposed to flood water. Do not eat food from non-waterproof containers or damaged cans. For more #foodsafety resources: http://go.usa.gov/xRun9
• · No yolking around! Storing eggs on the fridge door can expose them to uneven temperatures. Here’s where you should store them instead: https://go.usa.gov/xPrDa #NFSEM #FoodSafety
• · FDA scientists developed a new method to help keep our food supply safe >> testing for the #cyclospora parasite. This test is used in surveillance samplings of produce & recently confirmed the presence of cyclospora in an outbreak. https://go.usa.gov/xPTEM
• · If you’re interested in learning more about #foodsafety and #nutrition, then you’ve come to the right place! Check out our resource library to find free PDFs, printable materials, and videos. https://go.usa.gov/xPCJE #NFSEM
• · A2: Looking to reduce #foodborne illness? In the #FDA "Risk Assessment of #Norovirus Transmission in Food Establishments" we evaluated the impact of intervention strategies & food employee behavior. Full report + a short fact sheet >>> http://go.usa.gov/xn8Hf #FoodSafetyChat
• · A2: Proper handwashing can greatly reduce the risk of spreading bacteria, like #Norovirus. Does your handwashing routine include these 5 steps #FoodSafetyChat 1. Wet hands 2. Lather 3. Scrub for at least 20 seconds 4. Rinse 5. Dry with clean towel
• · Here's the 2017 Food Code! http://go.usa.gov/xPTym
• · A7: FDA recommends using a food thermometer & keeping this handy chart nearby to ensure proper cooking temperatures. https://go.usa.gov/xPTy8 #FoodSafetyChat
• · @FDAFood recommends that you DO NOT wash/rinse your chicken before cooking it, since washing will not destroy pathogens & may increase the risk of cross-contamination w/ other foods and surfaces. http://go.usa.gov/x8NY3 #FoodSafetyChat
• · A11: You can find the FDA’s 2017 Food Code here >>> https://go.usa.gov/xPTym . The new rules for the Person in Charge of food preparation is in Chapter 2. #FoodSafetyChat #FoodCode
• · Each year, around 128,000 people are hospitalized because of foodborne illness. Watch real people’s stories about #Listeria, #Ecoli, and #Salmonella, & learn how you can put #foodsafety into practice to protect yourself & your family. https://go.usa.gov/xPryQ #NFSEM
• · Join @SOTtoxicology & @FDAFood on October 11 for our colloquium “The Big 8: Advances in Food #Allergy Risk Assessment and Management.” We will explore the latest issues influencing the food allergy risk assessment & management landscape. https://bit.ly/2O8Bvla
• · Food producers! #Farmers! recovering in flooded areas - FDA has on-line materials which can be used when assessing potential damage to your food crops. #FlorenceAftermath #Flood #Farms https://go.usa.gov/xPgTh

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