News Article

Date	Brand Name	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
07/12/2018	King Soopers, Smith’s and more	Salads	Undeclared peanuts	Papa John’s Salads and Produce
07/06/2018	Platinum, Slimming Plus and more	dietary supplements	Unapproved new drug	MyNicNaxs, LLC

FSIS

How to Handle Obsolete Export Certificates

The Beautiful Pig, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat And Raw Pork And Beef Products Produced Without The Benefit Of Inspection And Shipped Under U.S. Retention

Jul 13, 2018 | PDF

FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
Reminder: Small and Very Small Plant Outreach Survey
Abstracts Requested for the Consumer Food Safety Education Conference, March 6-8, 2019
Reminder FSIS Webinar on Eliminating the Regulatory Requirements for Destroying Trichinella Spiralis in Pork Product

FNS

USDA Statement on SNAP Access at Farmers Markets

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

· OUTBREAK UPDATE: @CDCgov reported 227 Cyclospora illnesses linked to recalled Del Monte veggie trays. FDA does not believe these illnesses are related to those possibly linked to McDonald’s salads. Product should no longer be available for purchase: https://go.usa.gov/xQzKr
· FOOD WARNING: Consumers should NOT eat any fresh crab meat from Venezuela. Check the label on crab meat that was purchased or verify in restaurants to ensure that it is not imported from Venezuela. https://go.usa.gov/xUkA3
· Reporter tip: Did you know #FDA has a Data Dashboard that provides downloadable charts on a range of topics across the agency including recalls, imports, closed inspections, etc. dating back to 2009? Info is updated monthly. http://go.usa.gov/xUkFj
· FOOD SAFETY UPDATE: #FDA announced an active investigation into a multistate Cyclospora outbreak potentially associated with McDonald’s salads. McDonald’s voluntarily stopped selling salads at affected restaurants across 14 states. Read more: https://go.usa.gov/xUkMj
· I know we updated several outbreak investigations today. It's because we can find them faster and let consumers know about hazards more quickly than ever before. We'll keep providing updates because the info can save lives and protects the public health https://go.usa.gov/xUkMb
· #RECALL update: check your cabinet for Kellogg’s #HoneySmacks. Do not eat. The cereal has been linked to #Salmonella infections. Do not buy – retailers should not be selling. http://go.usa.gov/xQtc2
· THREAD: We want to alert the public of reports of 15 new Cyclospora illnesses linked to recalled Del Monte vegetable trays sold in IA, IN, MI, MN, WI. #FDA teams continue to investigate these vegetable trays and they should not be available for purchase. https://go.usa.gov/xQzKr
· At this time, #FDA and @CDCgov do not believe this Cyclospora outbreak is related to the outbreak of cyclospora illnesses possibly linked to McDonald’s salads. We will provide more information as our investigations continue

July 17, 2018

Federal Register

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Title: Evaluation of the Independent Review of Applications Process

Filed on: 07/17/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/18/2018

FR Document: 2018-15315 PDF 3 Pages (87.6 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

Date	Brand Name	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
07/16/2018	Utz®	Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips	due to undeclared soy	Utz® Quality Foods, LLC
07/14/2018	AnnaSea	Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits, Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits.	Due to storage at incorrect temperature	ALDI
07/13/2018	Pictsweet Farms	Steam’ables Baby Brussels Sprouts	Because they may contain undeclared milk and soy	The Pictsweet Company

FSIS

New Seasons Market Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sesame Noodle Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

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

· #Pregnant? Visit FDA for resources to help you make good choices about medicines, foods, and other products for you and your baby: http://go.usa.gov/x5PHY
· Federal health officials estimate that nearly 48 million people are sickened by food contaminated with harmful germs each year. Fresh produce can become contaminated in many ways. Follow these 7 tips for cleaning fruits and vegetables https://go.usa.gov/xU9VY
· Want to know what makes ice cream, well, ice cream? We’ve got a handy infograph #NationalIceCreamMonth https://www.pinterest.com/pin/381680137148057677/ …
· Utz Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Utz® Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips http://dlvr.it/QblQL2
· CDC is investigating a #Cyclospora outbreak among people in 7 Midwestern states, many of whom ate salads from McDonald’s. If you ate salad from McDonald’s in affected areas and have symptoms, see a doctor. For the latest information: http://bit.ly/2ut2sFj .
· #Cyclospora Outbreak: 61 people sick in 7 Midwestern states. Many ate McDonald’s salads. If you ate McDonald’s salad in this region and got sick with diarrhea, see a doctor. https://go.usa.gov/xUX3u
· ALDI Voluntarily Recalls AnnaSea Wasabi Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits and Limu Ahi Poke Hawaiian Poke Kits Due to Storage at Incorrect Temperature in Area Store http://dlvr.it/QbmmHn
· The PictSweet Company Recalls 12 Ounce Steam’ables Baby Brussel Sprouts for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens http://dlvr.it/Qbmz8X
· We’re at #IFT18! Stop by #FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition at Booth S5354 for educational & industry #FoodSafety materials.
· Handle that fresh summer produce with care! Avoid the germs & follow these 7 tips for cleaning your fruit & veges. https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm256215.htm …
· FDA finalizes guidance on menu labeling for takeout menus and restaurants. The new labeling guidance ensures that consistent calorie & nutrition info is available for many restaurants/take out foods. MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xQFub

July 18, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Proposed Rules

Food Additive Petitions (Animal Use):

Humic Product Trade Assn.; Withdrawal