August 13, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

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

Food Safety, Health, and Diet Survey

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17363 PDF 6 Pages (96.1 KB) Permalink

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Title: Consumer Complaint Monitoring System

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17397 PDF 5 Pages (116 KB) Permalink

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Notices

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

Certificates of Medical Examination

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17424 PDF 9 Pages (211 KB) Permalink

Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation Survey for FSIS Public Health Partners

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17427 PDF 8 Pages (218 KB) Permalink

Environmental Protection Agency

Notices

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

Experimental Use Permits for Pesticides

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17443 PDF 4 Pages (182 KB) Permalink

Pesticide Petitions:

Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018

FR Document: 2018-17450 PDF 8 Pages (95.2 KB) Permalink

FSIS

Aug 10, 2018 | PDF

• FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Imports
• FSIS Posts Next Set of Establishment-Specific Datasets

AMS

USDA Announces Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting

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

• · Have you heard about the @HHSPrevention Healthy People Initiative? The #healthypeople initiative is a collaborative health promotion & disease prevention effort w/a vision towards a healthier nation. MORE about this effort here: https://go.usa.gov/xUKXa
• · Q&A: FDA's Investigation into Possible Connection Between Diet and Canine Heart Disease https://go.usa.gov/xUH3v
• · Does your #FamilyFunMonth include picnics & barbecuing? Avoid #foodpoisoning and follow our #foodsafety rules. http://go.usa.gov/xNAhN & enjoy #NationalSmoresDay !
• · One of the ways #FDA achieves its mission of protecting and promoting public health is by providing accurate, science-based information about medical products and foods. This week’s #SUNDAYTWEETORIAL highlights some of FDA’s many patient and consumer resources-It’s #NEWSYOUCANUSE
• · FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine protects both human and animal health. To learn more about animal health topics from pet food to heartworm visit https://bit.ly/2KzwMDx . Info on recalls and withdrawals of animal & veterinary products is found here https://bit.ly/2EKHGXZ
• · FDA provides information regarding the measures we take when a food product is mislabeled, presents a health risk because of contamination, or has caused an outbreak of illness. For a list of food and dietary supplement recalls, visit https://bit.ly/2rMOwF1
• · Stay informed about foodborne illness outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated food products. FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network manages response, surveillance, and post-response activities https://bit.ly/2MnfRpk
• · Want to learn more about food safety and nutrition? Visit our Education Resource Library, a catalog of printable educational materials and videos intended for consumers, educators, dietitians and health professionals https://bit.ly/2Mbc6qf

August 14, 2018

Federal Register

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Notices

Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations

Filed on: 08/14/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/15/2018

FR Document: 2018-17546 PDF 6 Pages (205 KB) Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Rules

Conditions for Payment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims

Filed on: 08/14/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/15/2018

FR Document: 2018-17554 PDF 23 Pages (134 KB) Permalink

FDA

What’s Next For PC Animal Food Implementation?

Recalls

Date	Brand	Product Description	Reason / Problem	Company
08/13/2018	Blissful Remedies	Products Containing Kratom	High microbial load	World Organix, LLC

AMS

USDA Determines Individual Not Responsibly Connected to Arizona Violator

USDA Adds New Service for Fruit & Vegetable Growers, USDA GAP Audit Now Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative and FDA

USDA Proposes Revising Terminology in Several Specialty Crops Standards

August 15, 2018

FDA

Warning Letters

Letter Issue Date	Company Name	Issuing Office	Subject	Close Out Date
07/31/2018	Signature Formulations, LLC	San Francisco District Office	CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated	Not Issued *
07/12/2018	www.poppyseedwash.com	Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition	New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded	Not Issued *

GRAS

GRN No.	Substance	Date of Closure	FDA’s Letter
802	Endolysin		Pending
801	Chymosin enzyme from Camelius dromedarius produced in Aspergillus niger		Pending
800	gamma-oryzanol		Pending
799	Rebaudioside M		Pending
798	Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain yBBS002		Pending
797	Fructooligosaccharides		Pending
796	Orange extract (85% hesperidin)		Pending
795	Purified steviol glycosides		Pending
794	Shiitake, pea, and rice protein fermented with Lentinula edodes		Pending
780	Rebaudioside M	Jul 31, 2018	FDA has no questions (in PDF) (115 kB)
764	Rebaudioside D	Jul 10, 2018	FDA has no questions (in PDF ) (111 kB)
754	Algal oil (87% oleic acid) derived from Prototheca moriformis strain S6697	Jul 23, 2018	FDA has no questions (in PDF) (111 kB)

USDA

USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers

FSIS

USDA Provides Food Safety Tips to Keep Foodborne Illness Out of the Classroom

APHIS

APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity

AMS

USDA Vegetable Purchase Program Announced

USDA Fresh Fluid Milk Purchase Program Announced

USDA Chicken Products Purchase Program Announced

USDA Beef Products Purchase Program Announced

National Academies

Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge of Obesity and Overweight in the Armed Forces: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief

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

• · The food supply in the US is among the safest in the world, yet foodborne illness can still occur. Everyone can be affected by this & some people are at greater risk. LEARN MORE about these at-risk groups: https://go.usa.gov/xUByH
• · What should animal food producers expect during the next compliance dates for the FSMA Preventative Controls for Animal Foods Rule? Read here to find out more https://go.usa.gov/xU6ev

August 16, 2018

Federal Register

Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

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

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Store Applications

Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018

FR Document: 2018-17722 PDF 7 Pages (304 KB) Permalink

Agricultural Marketing Service

Rules

Cotton Board Rules and Regulations:

Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2018 Amendments)

Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018

FR Document: 2018-17723 PDF 69 Pages (593 KB) m Permalink

Notices

Standards for Grades of Pork Carcasses

Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018

FR Document: 2018-17725 PDF 4 Pages (162 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

Date	Brand	Product Description	Reason/Problem	Company
08/15/2018	Marsee Baking	Cookies	Undeclared Peanuts	Marsee Foods Inc. dba Marsee Baking
08/14/2018	Zakah Life	Kratom Containing Products	Salmonella	Zakah Life, LLC
08/14/2018	Salt & Straw	Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream	Undeclared peanuts	Salt & Straw Ice Cream

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

• · Beware of companies or people selling bogus cancer “cures.” Advertised as “natural” treatments or dietary supplements online or on social media, they may appear harmless but can delay or interfere w/proven, beneficial treatments: http://go.usa.gov/xndE7 #ORAConsumerUpdate
• · Salt & Straw Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream Pints Due to Possible Undeclared Peanuts http://dlvr.it/QfzDs0
• · Wash kitchen towels frequently & on the HOT washing machine cycle to remove any bacteria contaminating your kitchen towels. Check out the Kitchen Towel Playbook for more #foodsafety info. https://go.usa.gov/xQM6m #WednesdayWisdom
• · Thanks to @NCAgriculture, @NASDANews & @NCFarmBureau for hosting #FDA for an On-Farm Readiness Review in North Carolina today!
• · The On-Farm Readiness Reviews are a productive way for farmers to assess their level of compliance with the #FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
• · #FDA is committed to helping farmers meet the new #FSMA requirements to ensure safe produce for Americans.
• · #FDA is continuing its commitment to support farmers in implementing the new produce safety standards under #FSMA. FDA staff are in North Carolina this week for an on-farm readiness review demonstration – a way for farmers to assess their level of compliance w/ the produce rule.
• · The #FSMA Produce Safety Rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing & holding of fruits & vegetables grown for human consumption. For more info see: https://go.usa.gov/xUFuv .
• · Marsee Baking Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Cookies Sold At Café Yumm! Restaurants http://dlvr.it/Qg1cm5

Zakah Life Recalls Kratom Because Of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/Qg2Gdb

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