FDA Issues Guidance for Food Industry on COVID-Infected Employees
The summary, derived from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, outlines key steps that employers and workers can take to help stay open, prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19, and support continuity of essential operations if workers are diagnosed with or exposed to COVID-19, or show symptoms associated with COVID-19.
FDA Issues Fact Sheet on the Use of Masks and Respirators by Food Industry Workers
The fact sheet, developed in collaboration with CDC, provides a quick reference to these items potentially worn by workers in the food and agriculture sector.
USDA Approves Pandemic EBT for Wisconsin
More information here.
FDA Fact Sheet on Infrared Thermometers
The fact sheet is available here. Earlier guidance on enforcement discretion is here.
FDA Waives Requirements for FSMA Third Party Certification and Accreditation Bodies
Onsite audit requirements waived. This program relates to the VQIP program.
FDA Guidance on e-Cig Enforcement Priorities
Flavored e-Cigs are targeted.
FDA Consumer Information on COVID and Pets, Chloroquine, Disinfectant and Food Safety
The information on COVID and pets is here and chloroquine and disinfectant here. Food safety information is here.
FDA Update on Hand Sanitizer Safety
FDA reminds manufacturers that it should be made unpalatable after reports of children drinking it.
APHIS Assessment on Sericothrips staphylinus for Control of Gorse
The agency found no significant impact of the insect on the environment.
OSHA/CDC Alerts on Protecting Meat Industry and Retail Workers from COVID
FSIS Quarterly Sampling Reports
Available here.
Terri Nintemann New FSIS Deputy Administrator
FSIS has named Terri Nintemann as Deputy Administrator. Terri has been serving as the Acting Deputy Administrator since March 12, 2020. She has held several leadership roles since she joined the Agency in 2003. Most recently, Terri served as the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Policy and Program Development. Prior to that, she was the Assistant Administrator for the Office of Planning, Analysis and Risk Management, where she led efforts to modernize the Agency’s approach to data analysis and sharing. Terri came to FSIS after 17 years of working in the Senate and House, including as Legislative Director for the Senate Agriculture Committee and the lead expert on food safety issues.
FSIS Updates Eligible Foreign Establishment Lists
Latest FDA Import Alerts
The latest FDA import alerts are available here and include misbranding, produce, undeclared/unapproved colors and more.
Latest FDA Warning Letters:
Posted Date |
Company |
Issuing Office |
Subject |
04/28/2020 |
Health Solutions Pharmacy Center Inc dba Professional Compounding Pharmacy |
Division of Pharmaceutical Quality Operations IV |
Compounding Pharmacy/Adulterated Drug Products |
04/28/2020 |
Promex Distribution LLC |
Division of Southeast Imports |
Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
04/28/2020 |
JusByJulie.Com LLC |
Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East Division 1 |
New Drug/Misbranded |
04/28/2020 |
T & S Dairy |
Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West III |
Illegal Drug Residue |
04/28/2020 |
Hopewell Essential Oils |
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER |
Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
04/28/2020 |
Santiste Labs LLC |
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER |
Unapproved and Misbranded Product Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
04/27/2020 |
Dukhan Store |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Wizman Limited |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
VapeSourcing |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
VapeCentric, Inc. |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Shenzhen Uwell Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a DTD Distribution Inc. |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Vape Royalty, LLC |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Vaprwear Gear, LLC |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Ejuicepack, LLC |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
EightCig LLC d/b/a EightCig Distribution |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
04/27/2020 |
Vapewear, LLC |
Center for Tobacco Products |
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded |
Please contact Erik Lieberman at elieberman@usfoodimports.com or 202.765.1800 if you have questions or would like additional information. |