FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
The dataset may be found here.
FSIS Publishes Poultry Inspection Directive
The directive is available here. The directive:
- Describes the ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection procedures for poultry
- Provides supplemental information regarding diseases and conditions, including “Woody Breast” and “White Striping”
- Explains how IPP inspect airsacculitis salvage operations
- Sets out how PHVs verify evisceration line speed process control and assess additional factors that may have an impact on the ability of IPP to perform proper inspection procedures
- Provides the documentation procedures for findings made during post-mortem poultry inspection, including the Animal Disposition Reporting (ADR) function in PHIS
FDA Updates Import Alerts
The updated import alerts may be found here.
Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application Updated with Clinical Studies
22nd Century Group has released clinical studies relating to for VLN King and VLN Menthol King combusted, filtered cigarettes. The company describes these tobacco products as “very low nicotine content” cigarettes.
FDA Concludes Investigation on Cyclospora Outbreak on Imported Basil
In 2019 multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis were identified and found to be linked to different produce items, including imported fresh basil. On November 19, 2019, CDC issued a final update for the total number of domestically-acquired cases of Cyclospora in 2019, stating that 10% of the 2019 cases were linked to this outbreak associated with imported fresh basil. FDA has concluded the investigation. More information is here.
DA Associate Commissioner Mark Abdoo Discusses Priorities on International Food and Drug Safety Matters
The conversation is available here.
FDA Update on Hep A Outbreak in Blackberries; Consumer Alert
FDA along with the CDC, and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses in Indiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin potentially linked to fresh conventional (non-organic) blackberries from the grocery store, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market. More information here.
FSIS Updates Lists of Establishments from Australia Eligible to Export to U.S.
Latest FDA Warning Letters
The latest FDA warning letters are:
Posted Date |
Company Name |
Issuing Office |
Subject |
11/19/2019 |
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp |
Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, “OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health, Office of Product Evaluation and Quality” |
Premarket Approval/Misbranded/Adulterated |
11/19/2019 |
Marathon Ventures, Inc. |
Office of Human and Animal Food- West Division II |
CGMP Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated |
11/19/2019 |
Torrent Pharma Inc |
Division of Pharmaceutical Quality Operations I |
CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated |
11/19/2019 |
A.P. Deauville, LLC |
Division of Pharmaceutical Quality Operations I |
CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated |
11/19/2019 |
Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. |
Division of Pharmaceutical Quality Operations I |
CGMP/Drug Products/Adulterated |
Please contact Erik Lieberman at elieberman@usfoodimports.com or (202) 765-1800 if you have questions or would like additional information. |