News Article
Laws and Regulations Committee Update 5/24 - 5/25, 2018
Posted on May 25, 2018
Blog: Association of Food & Drug Officials (AFDO)
May 24, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Early Food Safety Evaluation of New Non-Pesticidal Proteins Produced by New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use
Filed on: 05/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/25/2018
FR Document: 2018-11281 PDF 8 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 05/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/25/2018
FR Document: 2018-11214 PDF 5 Pages (91.8 KB) Permalink
Designations:
Topeka, KS; Minot, ND; Cincinnati, OH; Pocatello, ID; Evansville, IN; Salt Lake City, UT; West Sacramento, CA; Richmond, VA; and Savage, MN Areas
Filed on: 05/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/25/2018
FR Document: 2018-11294 PDF 5 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Guidance:
Determining Whether a Livestock Slaughter or Processing Firm is Exempt from the Inspection Requirements of the Federal Meat Inspection Act
Filed on: 05/24/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/25/2018
FR Document: 2018-11299 PDF 6 Pages (233 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
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Date |
Brand Name |
Product Description |
Reason/Problem |
Company |
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05/23/2018 |
Beef dog treat varieties |
Potential that they contain elevated levels of a naturally-occurring beef thyroid hormone |
Merrick Pet Care |
FSIS
Kick Off Grilling Season with Food Safety in Mind
040-2018 Uno Foods Inc. Recalls Ham and Cheese Calzones Due to Misbranding
APHIS
AMS
USDA Announces Webinar on Proposed National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
USDA Warns Vendors of Fake ‘DocuSign’ Email Scam
Softwood Lumber Industry Votes to Continue Research and Promotion Program
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls
- · Interested in warning letters sent as a result of FDA inspections, compliance, enforcement & criminal investigations? Sign up to receive emails of new reports or review historic files. https://go.usa.gov/xQUvZ
- · #FDA warns companies selling illegal, unapproved kratom products marketed for opioid cessation, pain treatment and other medical uses: https://go.usa.gov/xQm8J .
- · Merrick Pet Care Voluntarily Recalls Limited Amount of Good Buddy and Backcountry Treats Containing Beef Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Thyroid Hormone http://dlvr.it/QTswcn
- · FDA denies industry petition & affirms all Partially Hydrogenated Oils or PHOs must be removed from food. The compliance date has been extended for food manufacturers to reformulate their products. https://go.usa.gov/xQy3X
- · #Food importers & manufacturers – Want to locate food facility compliance information quickly? Check out the #FSMA info on our Data Dashboard. https://go.usa.gov/xQEFX
May 25, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Guidance:
Registration of Food Facilities: What You Need to Know About the Food and Drug Administration Regulation
Filed on: 05/25/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/29/2018
FR Document: 2018-11419 PDF 6 Pages (103 KB) Permalink
FDA
New Guide Helps Small Food Facilities Register with FDA
Recalls
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Date |
Brand Name |
Product Description |
Reason/Problem |
Company |
|
05/24/2018 |
mini butter croissants, mini chocolate croissants |
undeclared egg and undeclared soy lecithin |
New Seasons Market LLC |
USDA
United States Takes Action Against Canadian Trade Measures That Discriminate Against U.S. Wine
APHIS
Eradication Program Announces 2018 Plans for Fighting the Asian Longhorned Beetle
AMS
USDA Cheddar Cheese Purchase Program Announced
USDA Canned, Frozen, and Dried Fruit Purchase Program Announced
USDA Pork Products Purchase Program Announced
USDA Continues Suspension of Supervision Fee Assessment under the United States Grain Standards Act
06/20 AMS Town Hall
OEHHA
Chemical Listed Effective May 25, 2018 as Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer: TRIM® VX
CSPI
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls
- · My statement on new FDA actions to keep consumers safe from the harmful effects of sun exposure, and ensure the long-term safety and benefits of sunscreens: http://go.usa.gov/xQmjP
- · Hosting friends & family? Feed a large crowd the food safe way with this guide. Help protect your guests from foodborne illness! http://go.usa.gov/xQrJj
- · Why is #foodsafety important? Just ask Paul & Trissi how a severe case of foodborne illness, #Listeria, threatened the life of this mom and her newborn twins. https://go.usa.gov/xQmet
- · FDA Approves Semintra, the First FDA-approved Animal Drug for the Control of Systemic Hypertension in Cats – https://go.usa.gov/xQyN4
- · Questions about #FSMA? See our Technical Assistance Network (TAN) with updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & answers - like clarifications on the Sanitary Transport of Human and Animal Food. http://go.usa.gov/xXxFs
- · Glad to share our resources @NatlRestShow 2018. Still need info on How to Start a Food Business? https://go.usa.gov/xQyE2 ? Looking for posters to remind staff about #foodsafety? https://epublication.fda.gov/epub/
- · New Seasons Market LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Mini Butter Croissants and Mini Chocolate Croissants http://dlvr.it/QV0p6s
- · Thanks for your focus on food safety @adamfeuerstein - This isn’t actually something I’ve specifically addressed; but since you mention it, you can find some BBQ tips here https://bit.ly/2IJw7U2 . Note food can be left outside for 2 hours; one hour if temp above 90 degrees
- · It’s the season for picnics & cookouts but eating outdoors in warm weather presents a food safety challenge. Bacteria in food multiply faster in warmer temps, so summer heat makes the basics of food safety especially important. https://go.usa.gov/xQVhC