News Article
Laws and Regulations Committee Update 11/12 - 11/16, 2019
Posted on November 16, 2018
Blog: Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO)
November 12, 2018
FDA
Recalls
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Date |
Brand |
Product Description |
Reason/Problem |
Company |
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11/09/2018 |
Bittersweet and Feve chocolate bars |
Undeclared milk allergen |
Recchiuti Confections |
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11/09/2018 |
Chicken and Potato Dry Dog Food |
Elevated Levels of Vitamin D |
Natural Life Pet Products |
FSIS
- FSIS Releases Study on Potential Relationship Between Particular Poultry Processing Interventions and Formation of Semicarbazide
- Release of a New Report on the Sources of Foodborne Illnesses for 2016 from IFSAC
- FSIS Issues Directive on Sharing Information with Public Health Partners
- Ø Changes to the Salmonella and Campylobacter Verification Testing Program: Revised Categorization and Follow-Up Sampling Procedures
FSIS Directive 4791.5 Revision 1
- Ø Hazard Communication Program
E. coli Positive Test Results (through Nov. 4, 2018)
Quarterly Enforcement Report: July 1 - September 30, 2018
Recalls
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Product Recalled |
Date of Recall |
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110-2018 NuVue Foods Recalls Burrito Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen |
Nov 09, 2018 |
AMS
@SGottliebFDA, @FDAfood
- Ø FDA today announced a mass seizure of FDA-regulated products that were being held under insanitary conditions at J and L Grocery in Arkansas; we’ll continue to take action against adulterated products as necessary to protect the public health https://go.usa.gov/xPwCu
- Ø Have you noticed that some manufacturers are already using the new Nutrition Facts Label? We’ve updated it to reflect updated scientific findings. More info here >> https://go.usa.gov/xPv4Y
November 13, 2018
Federal Register
Proposed Rules
Food Additive Petitions:
Flexible Vinyl Alliance
Filed on: 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-24657 PDF 17 Pages (160 KB) Permalink
- Ø A petition to no longer provide for the use of 26 ortho-phthalates in various food contact applications because these uses have been permanently abandoned
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Labeling of Certain Beers Subject to the Labeling Jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration
Filed on: 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-24786 PDF 7 Pages (95.6 KB) Permalink
- Ø Estimated burden of compliance with FDCA labeling requirements for alcoholic beverages that do not meet the definition of “malt beverage”
Guidance:
International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products; Study Design Recommendations for Residue Studies in Honey for Establishing Maximum Residue Levels and Withdrawal Periods
Filed on: 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-24762 PDF 8 Pages (33.4 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Marketing Orders:
Almonds Grown in California
Filed on: 11/13/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-24727 PDF 24 Pages (356 KB) Permalink
FDA
AMS
USDA Cites Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC in Florida for PACA Violations
CVM
FDA Publishes Design Recommendations for Residue Studies in Honey
@FDA_ORA, @FDArecalls
- Ø Have you ever wondered if “red snapper” is worth the $? FDA scientists can help answer this through a project that creates DNA barcodes to ID individual fish species & solve the problem of species substitution. LEARN MORE in this #FDAConsumerUpdate: https://go.usa.gov/xP5MP
- Ø Alebrije Dist Wholesale Recalls Quesillo Queseria “La Milagrosa” and “Alebrije Cheese” Because of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/Qr5zJr
November 14, 2018
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Azoxystrobin
Filed on: 11/14/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-24974 PDF 24 Pages (370 KB) Permalink
Notices
Pesticide Product Registrations:
New Uses
Filed on: 11/14/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-24971 PDF 5 Pages (173 KB) Permalink
- Ø Proposed uses for 7 pesticides including fungicides and herbicides used on vegetables and fruits
Product Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amendments to Terminate Uses
Filed on: 11/14/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-24970 PDF 23 Pages (70.6 KB) Permalink
- Ø Relating to multiple pesticides including 1 fungicide and several herbicides
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 11/14/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-24917 PDF 5 Pages (88.7 KB) Permalink
Filed on: 11/14/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-24918 PDF 4 Pages (86.5 KB) Permalink
- Ø Information collection regarding survey techniques used for national estimates of crop and livestock production
FDA
Recalls
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Date |
Brand |
Product Description |
Reason/Problem |
Company |
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11/13/2018 |
Asparagus Spears |
Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination |
The Pictsweet Company |
CVM
@FDArecalls, @FDAfood
- Ø The Pictsweet Company Recalls 8-ounce Steam’ables Asparagus Spears due to Potential for Listeria Monocytogenes http://dlvr.it/Qr9hn9
- Ø #RECALL - Pictsweet Co., as a precaution, recalled 1,872 cases of Pictsweet Farms 8-oz. Steam’ables Asparagus Spears b/c of potential contamination with #Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses reported to date & no other Pictsweet products are impacted. https://go.usa.gov/xPfPN
- Ø Congratulations to the #FSMA #TAN that has received 10,00 inquiries. From preventive controls for human food to food facility registration to lab accreditation - this team provides helpful info to food industry & consumers. https://go.usa.gov/xPfk3
November 15, 2018
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Regulatory Agenda:
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda; Regulatory Plan
Filed on: 11/15/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/16/2018
FR Document: 2018-23914 PDF 18 Pages (270 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Regulatory Agenda:
Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Filed on: 11/15/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/16/2018
FR Document: 2018-24141 PDF 18 Pages (183 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Olives Grown in California:
Procedures to Meet Via Electronic Communications
Filed on: 11/15/2018 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/16/2018
FR Document: 2018-25006 PDF 12 Pages (252 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
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Date |
Brand |
Product Description |
Reason/Problem |
Company |
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11/13/2018 |
Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade |
Undeclared walnuts |
Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC |
FSIS
Recalls
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Product Recalled |
Date of Recall |
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Nov 14, 2018 |
USDA
USDA Names Members to the National Watermelon Promotion Board
AMS
USDA Settles a Case with Paris Livestock Auction LLC Resulting in a $3,000 Penalty
@FDArecalls
- Ø Nor Cal Food Solutions, LLC ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Tree Nut – Walnut in The Purveyors Kitchen - Pumpkin Pesto Tapenade http://dlvr.it/QrGMPh
November 16, 2018
FDA
- Ø The comment period, originally ending on November 27th, is extended by 60 days. The new end date is January 26th
FSIS
Recalls
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Product Recalled |
Date of Recall |
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Nov 15, 2018 |
@FDAfood
- Ø FDA’s new Nutrition Facts Label reflects our greater understanding of links between #diet & chronic #disease + it is more realistic about how people eat today. See how this information can help you make healthier food choices. https://go.usa.gov/xPv4Y