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Laws and Regulations Committee Update 7/2 - 7/6, 2018

Posted on July 06, 2018

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July 2, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

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

Regulations under Federal Import Milk Act

Filed on: 07/02/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/03/2018

FR Document: 2018-14266 PDF 5 Pages (89.3 KB) Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:

Oral Rabies Vaccine Trial

Filed on: 07/02/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/03/2018

FR Document: 2018-14307 PDF 4 Pages (98.4 KB) Permalink

FDA

UPDATE: FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: FDA continues to warn about risk of accidental overdosing of dogs with the noise aversion drug Sileo

Recalls

Date	Brand Name	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
06/29/2018	Prescript-Assist	Probiotic and prebiotic dietary supplement	Undeclared allergens, including almonds, crustaceans, milk, casein, eggs, and peanuts	LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc.
06/29/2018	Whole Foods Market	Oatmeal Cookies	Undeclared soy	Whole Foods Market
06/28/2018	Wish Bone	House Italian Salad Dressing	Undeclared milk and egg	Pinnacle Foods Inc.

FSIS

Jun 29, 2018 | PDF

Reminder: PHIS Export Component Launches Today, June 29
FSIS to Implement PHR Update for Scheduling PHREs
Study Shows Most People Are Spreading Dangerous Bacteria Around the Kitchen and Don’t Even Realize It

L&D Market, Inc. Recalls Chicken Wrap Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

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

· Wish Bone Salad Dressing Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk and Egg in 15 oz. Wish-Bone House Italian Salad Dressing http://dlvr.it/QYxsff
· LL’s Magnetic Clay Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in Prescript-Assist Dietary Supplement http://dlvr.it/QYy1k6
· #FDA is committed to the work we do in collaboration with @USDA_APHIS and #FSIS and our shared effort to advance public health through nutrition and food safety. FDA will continue to advance these goals as part of our food center’s core mission #FoodSafety
· Allergy Alert Issued in Midwest Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Soy in Oatmeal Raisin Cookies http://dlvr.it/QZ6WJY
· Don’t forget to check your fridge/freezer for Del Monte 6 & 12oz vegetable trays withdrawn from the market on 6/8 in IA, MN, WI; consumers may still have product at home. 28oz vegetable trays also being recalled in IL, IN and should be discarded https://go.usa.gov/xQzKr

July 3, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

Statements of Organizations, Functions, and Delegations of Authority

Filed on: 07/03/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/05/2018

FR Document: 2018-14375 PDF 5 Pages (156 KB) Permalink

FDA

Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. and FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Stephen Ostroff, M.D., on the ongoing risk of salmonella in kratom products

Recalls

Date	Brand Name	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
06/29/2018	May Flower International Inc.	3+2 Soda Crackers	Undeclared Milk Allergens	May Flower International Inc.
06/20/2018	Kratom Powder Capsule	Kratom Powder Capsule	Potential Salmonella Contamination	Blissful Remedies
07/02/2018	United States Bakery	Hamburger Buns	Undeclared Milk	United States Bakery

FSIS

Approval of Official Time for Union Activities

Recall Notification Report 058-2018 (Pork Products)

AMS

AMS Reaches a Settlement with Robert Rawls

GAO

SUMMER MEALS: Actions Needed to Improve Participation Estimates and Address Program Challenges

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

· Getting ready for a 4th of July BBQ? Keep your guests safe from foodborne illness by following these safety tips on how to handle raw meat, poultry, and seafood: http://go.usa.gov/xQ7UY
· It’s hard out here for a doggo scared of loud noises! If your vet has prescribed Sileo, be sure you’re comfortable with using the dosing syringe, esp locking the ring into place so you’re giving the right dose. Your vet can show you how! More info https://go.usa.gov/xUYQb
· #FoodSafety Tip: Don’t become a repeat offender. Only use marinade as sauce once you bring it to a boil first! The raw juices from the meat you marinated will still be present if you don’t. #4thofJuly
· Blissful Remedies Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Kratom Powder Capsule http://dlvr.it/QZDqXC
· Statement from FDA Commissioner @SGottliebFDA and FDA Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine Steven Ostroff, M.D., on the ongoing risk of salmonella in kratom products https://go.usa.gov/xU4Fp
· May Flower International Inc. Issues a Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Allergens in “3+2 Soda Crackers” http://dlvr.it/QZFJqy
· The FDA’s multi-state #Salmonella outbreak investigation linked to #kratom has concluded, BUT we continue to warn against consuming any kratom products. Read our full statement here: https://go.usa.gov/xU4Mg
· ICYMI: FDA, @CDCgov and partners, initiated an environmental assessment earlier this month in the Yuma growing region to further investigate potential sources of contamination linked to the romaine outbreak. https://go.usa.gov/xUrKf
· RECALL: Undeclared allergens in Prescript-Assist from LL’s Magnetic Clay, Inc. including almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, & peanuts. Risk of serious allergic reaction https://go.usa.gov/xU4sm
· FDA's own Dr. Stephen Ostroff talks about #foodindustry investment in #foodsafety. Good for consumers & producers - it’s a #winwin https://bit.ly/2KGC6sE
· RECALL: #Kratom capsules from Blissful Remedies #salmonella contamination found through the FDA’s sample testing. Products recalled incl. Red Maeng Da, Gold Series Ultra Enhanced Indo, & Kratom+CBD. https://go.usa.gov/xU463
· The investigation by #FDA of salmonella in kratom products has concluded, but the risk of illness remains. My statement with Dr. Ostroff on the outbreak and #FDA’s scientific findings: http://go.usa.gov/xU4Fp
· #FDA’s testing showed that more than 50% of kratom products were contaminated with salmonella. This contamination rate is stunningly high and is a level rarely seen in outbreak investigations of this nature. http://go.usa.gov/xU4Fp
· United States Bakery Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Naked Bread Hamburger Buns http://dlvr.it/QZH3Jm
· Add some protein, complex carbs, fiber... from beans! Nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins & minerals…. from beans! #EatYourBeansDay http://go.usa.gov/xXnbS

July 5, 2018

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Rules

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Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida