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Laws and Regulations Committee Update 6/5 - 6/9, 2017

Posted on June 09, 2017

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June 5, 2017

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Requests for Nominations: National Organic Standards Board

Filed on: 06/05/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/06/2017

FR Document: 2017-11639  PDF 4 Pages (84.3 KB) Permalink

 

FDA

Recalls

Date

Brand Name

Product Description

Reason/ Problem

Company

06/01/2017

Schnucks Bakery  

Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices  

Undeclared Walnuts

Schnucks Bakery

05/31/2017

Taste of Inspirations  

Greek pasta salad  

Undeclared milk

A.S.K. Foods, Inc. (Hannaford Supermarkets)

 

FSIS

P&S Bakery, Inc. Recalls Pepperoni Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Jun 02, 2017 | PDF

  • FSIS Encourages the Use of Food Thermometers to be Food Safe this Summer
  • PHIS Export Webinar Videos for Industry Available Online
  • Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations

 

FNS

State Agency Food Safety Inspections Report for SY 2016-17

 

GIPSA

ZD Halal Meats, Inc. Assessed $2,400 Civil Penalty (PDF; 43KB)

 

AMS

California Walnut Marketing Order Referendum Scheduled

USDA Announces Industry Call to Discuss LMR Guidance Updates

 

APHIS-BRS
Comment Period on GE Freeze-Tolerant Eucalyptus Extended to July 5, 2017

June 6, 2017

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

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

Customer/Partner Service Surveys

Filed on: 06/06/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/07/2017

FR Document:2017-11822 PDF 6 Pages (30.8 KB) Permalink

 

Third Party Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Reportable Food

Filed on: 06/06/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/07/2017

FR Document: 2017-11821 PDF 10 Pages (46.9 KB) Permalink

 

FDA

FDA Investigates Findings of Hepatitis A Linked to Frozen Tuna

Warning Letters

Letter Issue Date

Company Name

Issuing Office

Subject

Close Out Date

05/25/2017

Herbal Doctor Remedies

Los Angeles District Office

Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded

Not Issued *

05/25/2017

Life Rising Corporation

Chicago District Office

CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated/Misbranded

Not Issued *

05/25/2017

The Herbalist, Inc.

Seattle District Office

CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated/Misbranded

Not Issued *

05/22/2017

Bio TE Medical

Dallas District Office

CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated/Misbranded

Not Issued *

04/26/2017

B & I Overseas Trading Inc.

Los Angeles District Office

Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions

Not Issued *

 

Recalls

Date

Brand Name

Product Description

Reason/ Problem

Company

06/05/2017

Western Family  

Western Family Onion Soup Mix  

Undeclared egg

Gilster-Mary Lee

06/03/2017

Bakehouse  

Cranberry Orange Bread  

Undeclared pecans and tree nuts

Fry’s Food Stores

 

FSIS

Creation Gardens Inc. Recalls Ground Beef and Beef Primal Cut Products Due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

 

AskFSIS

Transportation of Heads from Cattle less than 30 months with SRM to another Official Establishment

Multiple Preshipment Reviews

 

AMS

USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business


June 7, 2017

Federal Register

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Determinations: Classical Swine Fever, Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Rinderpest, and Swine Vesicular Disease Status of Cyprus

Filed on:  06/07/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date:06/08/2017

FR Document:2017-11889 PDF 5 Pages (166 KB) Permalink

 

FDA

FDA Intends to Extend Compliance Dates for Agricultural Water Standards

Recalls

Date

Brand Name

Product Description

Reason/ Problem

Company

06/06/2017

Krimson  

Frozen Yellowfin Tuna steaks and cubes  

Hepatitis A

Hilo Fish Company

06/06/2017

Southern Grove  

Cashews Halves and Pieces with sea salt  

Potential presence of glass pieces

Star Snacks Co.

 

USDA

Perdue Statement on Sugar Agreement with Mexico

 

AMS
USDA Seeks Nominations for the National Organic Standards Board


June 8, 2017

FDA

Recalls

Date

Brand Name

Product Description

Reason/ Problem

Company

06/07/2017

De Mi Pais  

Queso Fresco  

Listeria monocytogenes

Global Garlic Inc.

 

FSIS

Notice 32-17 Instructions for Verifying Validation Requirements During Performance of the Hazard Analysis Verification (Hav) Task

Notice 33-17 Verifying Labeling of Descriptive Designation for Needle- or Blade-Tenderized Raw Beef Products As Required By 9 Cfr 317.2(E)(3)

Notice 34-17 Inspection Procedures Related to Feral Swine and Reactor Pigs 


June 9, 2017

Federal Register

Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration

Rules

Suspension of Supervision Fee Assessment under United States Grain Standards Act

Filed on: 06/09/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/12/2017

FR Document: 2017-12032  PDF  3 Pages (9.49 KB)  Permalink

 

Agricultural Marketing Service

Proposed Rules

Hazelnuts Grown in Oregon and Washington: Marketing Orders; Amendment

Filed on: 06/09/2017 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/12/2017

FR Document: 2017-11946  PDF  32 Pages (276 KB)  Permalink

 

FDA
Recalls

Date

Brand Name

Product Description

Reason/ Problem

Company

06/08/2017

Goodseed  

Soybean sprouts  

Listeria monocytogenes

Happy Sprout Inc

 

FSIS

Water Lilies Food Inc., Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Aldon Food Corp. Recalls Chicken Salad Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

Maid-Rite Specialty Foods, LLC. Recalls Beef Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

 

AskFSIS

Multiple Legends

FSIS Directive 5000.2 - Prerequisite Program Record Review

Annual Dollar Limitations for Retail Sales to HRI

 

AMS

USDA Seeks Nominees to the National Dairy Board



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