Laws and Regulations Committee Update – October 5 – 6, 2020
October 5, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
- – Quality Systems Verification Programs
Filed on: 10/05/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-19655 PDF 43 Pages (197 KB) Permalink
- – Reapportionment:
Egg Research and Promotion
Filed on: 10/05/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-19431 PDF 12 Pages (89.8 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
- – Referendum Order:
Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, and Pummelos Grown in Florida
Filed on: 10/05/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-20745 PDF 4 Pages (90.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 10/03/2020 | Walmart | Cut or sliced apples, grapes, mangoes, pineapples, and cantaloupe | Food & Beverages, | Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes | Country Fresh |
| 10/02/2020 | Smart Care | Hand sanitizer packaged in 0.84 oz. pouches | Drugs, | Product is packaged in containers resembling a food and drink pouch | Ashtel Studios |
FSIS
Oct 02, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS to Participate in NARMS Public Meeting
- Reminder: Upcoming FSIS Public Meeting
- USDA Releases Revised HACCP and SSOP Guidance Materials
- FSIS Names Food Safety Fellows
- Establishment-Specific Datasets Now Available
- FSIS Extends Comment Period on Import Volume Dataset and Data Documentation
White House
Proclamation on Made In America Day and Made In America Week, 2020
National Academies
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · The power of a digitized food system. It’s not just about track and trace; it’s track, trace, monitor, & predict. Game-changer. #SmarterFoodSafety @FoodLogistics https://www.foodlogistics.com/technology/article/21160338/smart-assets-means-a-smart-cold-chain
- · I’m excited to announce we’re holding three virtual ‘public meetings’ to discuss our recent, proposed Food Traceability rule as part of FSMA & the New Era of Smarter Food Safety. The meetings will be held Nov 6, Nov 18, & Dec 2. Please plan to join us! https://go.usa.gov/xGsND
@FDAfood
- · An insect-resistant GMO eggplant is helping farmers in Bangladesh earn a living. Read about how GMO crops impact our world: https://fda.gov/food/agricultural-biotechnology/how-gmo-crops-impact-our-world… #FeedYourMind
October 6, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 10/06/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/07/2020
FR Document: 2020-22123 PDF 5 Pages (78.6 KB) Permalink
- – APHIS Environmental Monitoring Form
Notices
Request for Information:
Labeling of Foods Comprised of or Containing Cultured Seafood Cells
Filed on: 10/06/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/07/2020
FR Document: 2020-22140 PDF 11 Pages (109 KB) Permalink
FDA
Salmonella: Wood Ear Mushrooms – Dried Fungus (September 2020) (Oct. 5 Update)
FDA, Mexican Counterparts Enhance Food Safety Partnership
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 10/05/2020 | Seneca, Clancy’s | Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips | Food & Beverages, | Possible Salmonella contamination | Seneca Snack Company |
OMB
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZA77 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Public Availability of Lists of Retail Consignees to Effectuate Certain Human and Animal Food Recalls; Final Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Availability | ||
| STAGE: Notice | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 10/05/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZA79 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Voluntary Disclosure of Sesame as an Allergen: Guidance for Industry | ||
| STAGE: Notice | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 10/05/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
NTP
NTP Update – October 2020 now available
- – Arsenic, fluorescent mice, and PFAS among topics at tox conference
- – PFAS research shared at federal workshop hosted by NIEHS
AMS
USDA Proposes to Amend the Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · Today, #FDA & our colleagues in Mexico (@SENASICA& @COFEPRIS) memorialized a NEW Food Safety Partnership. Smarter Food Safety requires collaboration. Working together, we’ll further protect consumers in both the U.S. and Mexico. https://go.usa.gov/xG6fx
@FDAfood
- · In the ongoing multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections linked to wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods, @CAPublicHealth determined, through genetic testing, the Samonella present in the samples matched the outbreak strain. https://go.usa.gov/xG6HJ
- · Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. acted quickly upon being notified of the positive test result and recalled all wood ear mushrooms within shelf life on September 23, 2020. These wood ear mushrooms were only sold to restaurants and were not available directly to consumers.
- · Today, @US_FDA held a ceremony commemorating the signing of a Statement of Intent that enhances the Food Safety Partnership between the U.S. & Mexico. The Food Safety Partnership broadens & strengthens the scope of the previous Produce Safety Partnership. https://go.usa.gov/xG6yP
- · The partnership between the FDA, SENASICA, and COFEPRIS embraces the use of new and emerging technologies to strengthen the Participants’ respective technical and predictive capabilities; leverages current food safety programs; and further enhances collaborations.
@SecretarySonny
- · It appears Europe has forgotten the “farm” in “farm to fork.” Putting barriers between the world’s producers and consumers, discouraging innovation needed to increase production, and stifling economic growth is exactly the wrong way to meet the global food challenge.