December 9, 2019

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

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

Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico

Filed on: 12/09/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/10/2019

FR Document: 2019-26542 PDF 7 Pages (131 KB) Permalink

FDA

Salmonella Potentially Linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix, Winter 2019

Readout of Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas’s visit to the Yuma produce growing region

FDA Provides Flexibility for Start of Routine Inspections on Small Farms

Recalls

Date	Brand	Product Description	Type	Reason/Problem	Company
12/08/2019	Tailor Cut Produce	Fruit Luau	Food & Beverages, Snack Food Item, Foodborne Illness	Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella	Tailor Cut Produce
12/06/2019	White Castle	Frozen Cheeseburger and hamburger sliders	Food & Beverages, Prepared Food, Foodborne Illness	Potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination	White Castle Frozen Food Division
12/06/2019	Truly Good Foods	South of the Border nut mix	Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item	Undeclared almond and soy	Tropical Nut and Fruit Co.

FSIS

Dec 06, 2019 | PDF

• FSIS Extends Comment Period for USCA Petition on Labeling Claims
• FSIS Transitions to Using WGS Data from Salmonella Isolates to Determine Serotype
• Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
• FSIS Announces 2020 Rates for Providing Voluntary Services

OMB

AGENCY: USDA-NRCS	RIN: 0578-AA68	Status: Concluded
TITLE:Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Changes
STAGE: Interim Final Rule	ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes
RECEIVED DATE: 08/30/2019	LEGAL DEADLINE: None
** COMPLETED: 12/06/2019	COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change

GAO

Actions Needed to Improve FDA Oversight of Import Alert Removal Decisions

@FrankYiannasFDA

• · While millions of servings of fresh leafy greens are served safely everyday, more must be done in all growing regions. While we can’t prevent every outbreak, sharing & learning from others can limit consumers’ exposure to pathogens.
• · Last week, I was able to visit the Yuma growing region. I saw firsthand that food safety is not a competitive issue. It was helpful to hear firsthand from growers about their 2018 romaine outbreak and the important actions taken to prevent reoccurrence https://go.usa.gov/xpmuk
• · ALERT: FDA and the @PAHealthDept are investigating 31 cases of illnesses caused by Salmonella Javiana in PA w a possible link to fruit mix from Tailor Cut Produce of NJ, which has agreed to recall. We’ll continue to provide updates to the investigation https://go.usa.gov/xpyWG
• · RT @LGMAnews: “The lessons we learned from last year’s outbreak in Yuma are proving valuable as we are investigating another outbreak associated with romaine from the Salinas, California growing region." -@FrankYiannasFDA
• · #FDA In Brief: Here’s a readout of a visit I made this week to the Yuma produce growing region to meet with stakeholders & farmers. Food safety requires collaboration, sharing of best practices, & applying lessons learned.

@FDAfood

• · FDA/CDC issued advisory 11/22 warning consumers to not eat any romaine lettuce grown in the Salinas area; industry initiated a voluntary withdrawal of romaine harvested from the region. Romaine lettuce from Salinas should no longer be in commerce, but advisory remains in effect.
• · FDA is aware of this recall traced to Salinas, California and is working with Canadian authorities on their outbreak investigation. Do not eat this product if you have it. http://ift.tt/2sTwRP6
• · Bacteria can be lurking in uncooked flour . Handle flour wisely by following these safety steps. https://go.usa.gov/xpnHU

@FDARecalls

• · Tailor Cut Produce Recalls Cut Fruit Mix Because of Possible Health Risk https://go.usa.gov/xpVgM
• · White Castle Frozen Food Division Announces Voluntary Recall of a Limited Production of Frozen Sandwiches Sold in Select Grocery Outlets Due to Possible Presence of Listeria Monocytogenes https://go.usa.gov/xpVgK
• · Tropical Nut and Fruit Co. Issues Allergy Alert of Undeclared Soy and Tree Nut (Almonds) on Their Truly Good Foods South of the Border Mix https://go.usa.gov/xpVgD

@FDA_ORA

• · The FDA is providing flexibility for when states may begin conducting routine inspections of small farms, other than sprouts operations, under the Food Safety Modernization Act (#FSMA) #ProduceSafetyRule. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xpyrd

@SecretarySonny

• · Tune in the first Friday of every month to hear from me, from USDA or out in the country, talking to my guests about the issues facing American #agriculture today. https://www.usda.gov/sonnyside

December 10, 2019

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Notices

Pesticide Product Registration:

Applications for New Uses

Filed on: 12/10/2019 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/11/2019

FR Document:2019-26670 PDF 6 Pages (91.9 KB) Permalink

FDA

E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak Linked to Salad Mix, November 2019

Salmonella Potentially Linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix, Winter 2019

AMS

USDA Issues Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Mike Perschbacher

FTC

Closing Letter to Mr. Michael Muhlbaier, President for Spaghetti Engineering Corp., DBA DIGI-TAILS (43.72 KB) (Made in USA)

Closing Letter to Steve Dean, Owner/President of Sports Addix LLC, DBA Addix and Addix Sportswear (45.4 KB) (Made in USA)

FTC Sending Refund Checks to Consumers Allegedly Misled by “Free” Trial Offers for UrthBox Snack Boxes

@FrankYiannasFDA

• · ALERT: FDA, CDC, State, & Canadian partners are investigating an outbreak in the U.S. & Canada caused by E. coli O157:H7. Epidemiologic information indicates that Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits are a likely source of this outbreak. https://bit.ly/347QEHo
• · Consumers should not eat Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits with UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19.
• · Preliminary info indicates romaine lettuce in the salad kits eaten by some sick people may have contained romaine from Salinas growing region, though the romaine & other ingredients in the kit may have come from another growing region as well. Updates as investigation proceeds.

@US-FDA

• · RECALL: FDA continues to investigate 33 cases of illnesses from Salmonella Javiana discovered at several PA facilities. Consumers in NY, NJ, and PA should discard or return recalled product from Taylor Cut Produce. Retailers should check their supplier. https://go.usa.gov/xpVEj

@FDAfood

• · Suppliers & Distributors: Those in the supply chain DO NOT SHIP or sell Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits with UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19
• · Restaurants & Retailers: DO NOT SERVE or sell Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits with UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19
• · Consumers: DO NOT EAT Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits UPC 0 71279 30906 4, beginning with lot code Z, and a best before date up to and including 07DEC19. Consult your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms that resemble an E. coli infection.
• · NEW #OUTBREAK: FDA, @CDCgov, U.S. state health authorities & @InspectionCAN are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by E. coli O157:H7. Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kits are a likely source of this outbreak.
• · DYK - Fresh #eggs, even those with clean, uncracked shells, may contain bacteria called #Salmonella that can cause foodborne illness aka food poisoning. Learn more about egg safety here >> https://go.usa.gov/xpV5q
• · #RECALL possible Listeria - check your freezer for Best Buy dates between 04 Aug 2020 to 17 Aug 2020

@SecretarySonny

• · RT @AjitPaiFCC: #Precisionag is transforming America's farms and ranches. That means more demand for connectivity. Enjoyed kicking off Precision Agriculture Task Force today! It'll help connect rural areas in order to boost productivity, save costs, and deliver better, cheaper food to consumers.

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