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FDA Revises Foodborne Illness Investigation DirectiveThe directive revises procedures FSIS staff are to follow when investigating foodborne illnesses potentially associated with FSIS-regulated meat, poultry, or processed egg products. It also identifies the factors that trigger an FSIS foodborne illness investigation. The Agency is reissuing this directive to reflect changes in organization structures, laboratory methodology for microbial characterization, and responsibilities during a foodborne illness investigation. CDC Concludes Queso Fresco Outbreak OverFDA’s CORE table has been updated to reflect CDC’s position. FSIS Revises COVID-19 Precautions Policy for PersonnelFSIS has instructed in-plant, laboratory, and in-commerce personnel to follow the below guidance:
FSIS inspection personnel will continue to follow requirements establishments have for their personnel to control exposure, including wearing face masks and/or face shields, physical distancing, and monitoring procedures. APHIS Proposes Allowing Importation of Fresh Melons with Stems from JapanMore information may be found here. |
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FDA Import AlertsThe latest FDA import alerts are available here and include coconut, protein powder adulterated with melamine, produce and more. FDA Warning LettersThe latest FDA warning letters are: Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded North American Hirudin Biotech Products Inc. New Drug/Misbranded New Drug/Misbranded Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) Bio-Botanica, Inc./Nature’s Answer, Inc. Dietary Supplement/Adulterated/Cesium Chloride Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Central Iowa Electronic Cigarettes Inc Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded JP & SN Enterprises Inc. d/b/a eCigs International Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded Please contact Erik Lieberman at elieberman@usfoodimports.com if you have questions or for additional information |
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