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EdNet December 2005
 
 
IN THIS ISSUE
 
 
CONSUMER ADVISORY
*   FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Drinking Raw Milk
 
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
*   USDA Offers Food Safety Recommendations for Holiday Gatherings
*   Statement by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding the
Opening of the Japanese Market to U.S. Beef
*   Statement by Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach on
the Opening of the Japanese Market to U.S. Beef
*   FDA Acts to Protect Public from Fraudulent Avian Flu Therapies
*   Preventing Health Risks Associated with Drinking Unpasteurized or
Untreated Juice (CDC)
*   Gulf States, Feds Report on Seafood (FDA)
*   Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") and Food
Safety (FDA)
*   Spotlights on Avian Influenza (USDA)
*   USDA's New Avian Influenza Brochure
*   Advice to Consumers: "Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection
Act of 2004" -- Questions and Answers (FDA)
*   "Roasting Those 'Other' Holiday Meats" (USDA)
*   E-mail Subscription Service Added to Several FSIS Web Pages
*   USDA Unveils MyPyramid in Spanish
*   USDA Food Safety Mobile Schedule for 2006
 
MEETINGS/EVENTS/CONFERENCES
*   Reminder: USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum 2006--"Prospering in Rural
America"
*   2006 Food Assistance Research Conference (USDA)
 
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
*   FSIS Makes Key Personnel Appointments
*   Johanns Recognizes Four ARS Scientists (USDA)
 
INDUSTRY INFO
*   Proposed Rule: "Addition of the People's Republic of China to the
List of Countries Eligible to Export Processed Poultry and Poultry
Products to the United States" (FSIS)
*   USDA Issues Regulations for Handling of Canadian Ruminant Products
Shipments
*   Guidance for Industry and FDA: Requesting an Extension to Use
Existing Label Stock after the "Trans" Fat Labeling Effective Date of
January 1, 2006
*   FDA Publishes a Proposed Rule to Expand the Nutrient Content Claim,
"Lean"
*   "Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
How-to-Comply Manual"-Revised 2005 (EPA)
*   FSIS Notice 79-05: "Performance Based Inspection System (PBIS),
Version 5.1.3"
*   FSIS Notice 80-05: "New Check Box for Raw Ground or Comminuted Beef
or Veal Products in PBIS 5.1.3"
*   FSIS Notice 81-05: "Pending Design Update and Revised Submission
Instructions for FSIS Form 10,240-1, Production Information on
Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products"
*   IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online (FSIS)
*   FDA Acts to Seize Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements
*   USDA Expands List of Fruits and Vegetables Eligible for Importation
*   USDA Amends Regulations Governing the Importation of Whole Cuts of
Boneless Beef from Japan
*   Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, Including the Food
Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004:  Final Guidance
for Industry (Edition 2)
*   Notice to Stakeholders: Summary Report FDA Security Surveillance
Assignment
 
 
CONSUMER ADVISORY
 
*   FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Drinking Raw Milk
 
Following an outbreak in the state of Washington, the FDA is warning the
public against drinking raw milk because it may contain harmful bacteria
that can cause life-threatening illnesses. Raw milk is not treated or
pasteurized to remove disease-causing bacteria. The risk of drinking raw
milk was most recently demonstrated in Washington State by an outbreak
associated with raw milk containing the bacteria called "Escherichia
coli" O157:H7. To date, eight illnesses have been reported in Washington
state, several of which were in children. To view FDA's warning, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fpmilk.html
 
 
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
 
*   USDA Offers Food Safety Recommendations for Holiday Gatherings,
Avoiding Foodborne Illness Key to a Food Safe Holiday Season
 
December 13, 2005 - As Americans prepare for the upcoming holidays, they
will encounter a variety of sumptuous food offerings - from eggnog and
unique cookies to appetizers and roasted meats. USDA's Food Safety and
Inspection Service (FSIS) offers recommendations to consumers to help
them avoid foodborne illness while enjoying these seasonal feasts.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_121305_01/index.asp
 
*   Statement by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns Regarding the
Opening of the Japanese Market to US Beef
 
On December 11, 2005, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns released this
statement: "I'm very pleased to announce that the Japanese market is now
open to U.S. beef products. Resuming beef trade with Japan is great news
for American producers and Japanese consumers, as well as an important
step toward normalized trade based on scientifically sound,
internationally recognized standards." To read this entire statement:
http://www.usda.gov/2005/12/0544.xml
 
*   Statement by Acting FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach on
the Opening of the Japanese Market to U.S. Beef
 
On December 12, 2005, Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, Acting FDA
Commissioner, released a statement regarding the opening of Japanese
market to U.S. beef. "FDA is encouraged by the decision of the Japanese
government to lift the temporary ban on imports of United States beef
products. We believe that this decision by Japan acknowledges the
effectiveness of U.S. measures adopted over the years -- one of the most
critical measures being FDA's ruminant feed ban -- to protect our
country from BSE or bovine spongiform encephalophathy, also known as mad
cow disease." To read entire statement, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2005/NEW01273.html
 
*   FDA Acts to Protect Public from Fraudulent Avian Flu Therapies
 
On December 13, 2005, the FDA issued warning letters to nine companies
marketing bogus flu products behind claims that their products could be
effective against preventing the avian flu or other forms of influenza.
FDA is not aware of any scientific evidence that demonstrates the safety
or effectiveness of these products for treating or preventing avian flu
and the agency is concerned that the use of these products could harm
consumers or interfere with conventional treatments. To read more about
FDA's warning letters to these companies addressing the false and
misleading claims, go to:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2005/NEW01274.html
 
*   Preventing Health Risks Associated with Drinking Unpasteurized or
Untreated Juice (CDC)
 
CDC has a new Web site on basic advice regarding drinking unpasteurized
juice. Access the site at:
http://www.cdc.gov/foodborne/juice_spotlight.htm
 
*   Gulf States, Feds Report on Seafood (FDA)
 
The states of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, along with U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have analyzed
hundreds of samples of fish and shellfish from the waters affected by
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To date, the data show no reason for
concern about consuming seafood from the Gulf region due to the
hurricanes.  The samples were analyzed for chemical and microbiological
contaminants that could have been introduced by the hurricanes. To read
more about the report, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fphurri3.html
 
*   Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza ("Bird Flu") and Food
Safety (FDA)
 
On November 29, 2005, the FDA posted questions and answers on avian
influenza ("bird flu") and food safety. To view these questions and
answers, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/avfluqa.html
 
*   Spotlights on Avian Influenza
 
USDA is working closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services and the U.S. Department of the Interior, State and Tribal
leaders, along with industry stakeholders, to enhance emergency response
plans in the event that avian influenza is detected in the United
States. More information about USDA's avian influenza efforts can be
found at:
http://www.usda.gov/birdflu
 
*   New USDA Avian Influenza Brochure
 
USDA's avian influenza brochure is available on-line. The brochure will
also be produced in Spanish. To view or download a copy of the brochure,
go to:
http://www.usda.gov/documents/AvianFluBrochure.pdf
 
*   Advice to Consumers: "Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection
Act of 2004"--Questions and Answers
 
The "Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act" (FALCPA) will
improve food labeling information for the millions of consumers who
suffer from food allergies. The "Act" will be especially helpful to
children who must learn to recognize the allergens they must avoid. To
view questions and answers about FALCPA, food allergen labeling, gluten,
and advice for consumers, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/alrgqa.html
 
*   "Roasting Those 'Other' Holiday Meats"
 
While the holiday season is often turkey time for many, FSIS provides
information about preparing various other holiday meats. The information
includes guidelines for selecting and preparing beef, lamb, pork, veal
and poultry, as well as wild game. To view the fact sheet, visit:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Roasting_Those_Other_Holiday_Meats
 
*   E-mail Subscription Service Added to Several FSIS Web Pages
 
Customers can now sign up for e-mail subscription service for the
following pages on FSIS Web site:
* Humane Interactive Knowledge Exchange (HIKE)
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Employees/HIKE/
* Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE)
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Employees/IKE/
* IKE Scenario Comment Page
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Employees/IKE_Comment/
* New Technologies
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations/New_Technologies/
To sign up, go to:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/news_&_events/Email_Subscription/
 
*   USDA Unveils MyPyramid in Spanish
 
MyPyramid is now available in Spanish: just click on "En Espanol" when
visiting:
http://www.mypyramid.gov
 
*   USDA Food Safety Mobile Schedule for 2006
 
The USDA Food Safety Mobile will resume its travels throughout the
continental United States, appearing at State and county fairs, food
events, media events, schools, libraries, grocery stores, community
events, parades, festivals, health and safety expos, conventions, trade
shows, FSIS District Offices, and at FSIS events in conjunction with
visits and presentations by USDA officials in 2006.
 
January 2006
27-29   South Florida Fair, West Palm Beach, FL
 
February 2006
2       Elementary School, Weston, FL
4       Publix Supermarket, Weston, FL
15      Agape Food Bank, Lakeland, FL
18-20   Florida State Fair, Tampa, FL
 
March 2006
31      Cooper River Bridge Kids Run, Charleston, SC
 
April 2006
1       Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
15      Costco Wholesale, Kennesaw, GA
22      WalkAmerica 2006, Atlanta, GA
 
May 2006
12-13   International Bar-B-Q Festival, Owensboro, KY
 
If you are interested in having the Food Safety Mobile visit your event,
grocery store, or school in 2006, you are encouraged to make your
requests as soon as possible.
 
Look for updates to the Mobile schedule on the FSIS Web site:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/foodsafetymobile
 
Requests may be sent to FSIS at foodsafetymobile@fsis.usda.gov, or by
calling
(301) 504-9605. We look forward to partnering with you as we work
together to protect and promote public health through food safety
education!
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/foodsafetymobile
 
 
MEETINGS/EVENTS/CONFERENCES
 
*   Reminder: USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum 2006-"Prospering in Rural
America"
February 16-17, 2006
 
>>>Register by January 23, 2006, to receive a $50 discount. After
January 23, 2006 the registration fee is $335<<<
http://www.usda.gov/oce/forum/
 
*   2006 Food Assistance Research Conference
 
Each year, USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) sponsors a roundtable
discussion to identify crucial research and information needs to support
USDA's food and nutrition assistance programs and to highlight recent
research findings. The 2006 Food Assistance Research Conference,
"Emerging Issues and Recent Findings" will be held on February 15, 2006,
at ERS in Washington, DC. A draft agenda is available. To check for
registration details, visit:
www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/FoodNutritionAssistance/ConferenceMaterials/
 
 
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
 
*   FSIS Makes Key Personnel Appointments
 
On December 1, 2005, FSIS Administrator Dr. Barbara Masters named
William C. Smith as FSIS Assistant Administrator for the Office of
Program Evaluation, Enforcement and Review (OPEER) and Dr. Kenneth
Petersen as FSIS Assistant Administrator for the Office of Field
Operations (OFO). Masters also announced that Dr. Jane Roth will remain
as Deputy Assistant Administrator for OPEER and that Judy Riggins,
currently an Executive Associate at OFO, will become the OFO Deputy
Assistant Administrator.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_120105_01/index.asp
 
*   Johanns Recognizes Four ARS Scientists
 
On December 7, 2005, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced that
four Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists had been chosen for
the ARS Science Hall of Fame. The scientists have made important
research contributions in plant physiology and phytochemistry,
enzymology, food science, and poultry health.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2005/051207.htm
 
 
INDUSTRY INFO
 
*   Proposed Rule: "Addition of the People's Republic of China to the
List of Countries Eligible to Export Processed Poultry and Poultry
Products to the United States"-Docket No. 05-012P, "Federal Register,"
Volume 70, Number 225
 
On November 23, 2005, FSIS issued a Proposed Rule to add the People's
Republic of China to the list of countries eligible to export processed
poultry and poultry products to the United States. China is not
currently eligible to export poultry products to the United States;
however, reviews of China's laws, regulations and other materials show
that the country's poultry processing system includes requirements
equivalent to all provisions in the "Poultry Products Inspection Act"
and its implementing regulations. For further information contact Sally
White, Director, International Equivalence Staff, Office of
International Affairs at (202) 720-6400, or visit:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OPPDE/rdad/FRPubs/05-012P.htm
 
*   USDA Issues Regulations for Handling of Canadian Ruminant Products
Shipments
 
On November 29, 2005, APHIS amended its regulations regarding the
handling of shipments of ruminants from Canada and the transloading of
ruminant products and byproducts that travel across the United States by
land from Canada to Mexico or to another country. For more details:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2005/11/canseal_vs.shtml
 
*   Guidance for Industry and FDA: Requesting an Extension to Use
Existing Label Stock after the "Trans" Fat Labeling Effective Date of
January 1, 2006
 
The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to FDA personnel and
the food industry about when and how businesses may request the agency
to consider enforcement discretion for the use, on products introduced
into interstate commerce on or after the January 1, 2006 effective date,
of some or all existing label stock that does not bear "trans" fat
labeling in compliance with the "trans" fat final rule. This policy
provides guidance to FDA and the food industry related to such requests.
To view the guidance document, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/transgu2.html
 
*   FDA Publishes a Proposed Rule to Expand the Nutrient Content Claim,
"Lean"
 
FDA published in the "Federal Register" a proposed rule to amend food
labeling regulations that will expand the use of the nutrient content
claim, "lean." The proposed regulation would extend the claim to foods
categorized as "mixed dishes not measurable with a cup" (for example,
burritos, egg rolls, enchiladas, pizza, quiches, and sandwiches) that
meet certain criteria for total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.
The criteria for "lean" categorized as "mixed dishes not measurable with
a cup" can be viewed at:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fsdup123.html#lean
 
*   Revised 2005 "Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
How-to-Comply Manual" is Now Available
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing its revised 2005
"Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides How-to-Comply
Manual."  This compliance assistance tool has been updated to reflect
amendments to the Worker Protection Standard (WPS), a regulation
designed to protect agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.  The
revised manual provides detailed information on who is covered by the
WPS and how to meet regulatory requirements. The updated manual will
facilitate better protection of pesticide workers and handlers in
agriculture from the potential risks of pesticides. For further
information about the revised manual and how to obtain print and/or
CD-ROM versions of the manual, or for additional information about the
WPS, please visit:
http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/htc.html
 
*   FSIS Notice 79-05: "Performance Based Inspection System (PBIS),
Version 5.1.3"
 
On December 5, 2005, FSIS issued Notice 79-05 to announce that in
December 2005, inspection program personnel will begin using Performance
Based Inspection System (PBIS) 5.1.3, which is an updated and enhanced
version of the PBIS 5.1 system and provides for the inclusion of more
information and improved security features. To read this Notice:
www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/FSIS_Notices_Index/index.asp
 
*   FSIS Notice 80-05: "New Check Box for Raw Ground or Comminuted Beef
or Veal Products in PBIS 5.1.3"
 
On December 5, 2005, FSIS issued Notice 80-05 instructing inspection
program personnel to update the establishment profile under PBIS 5.1.3
in order to identify establishments that produce raw ground or
comminuted beef or veal products meeting the standard of identity in 9
CFR 319.15 (a), (b), or (c) and subject to verification testing for
"Escherichia coli" O157:H7 under MT03 project code. This update is
necessary to ensure that FSIS is properly identifying those
establishments that are subject to verification testing under MT03. To
read this Notice:
www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/FSIS_Notices_Index/index.asp
 
*   FSIS Notice 81-05: "Pending Design Update and Revised Submission
Instructions for FSIS Form 10,240-1, Production Information on
Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Products"
 
On December 5, 2005, FSIS issued Notice 81-05 to announce that early in
2006, FSIS plans to make a revised Form 10,240-1, "Production
Information on Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-to-Eat Products," available
for online submission. This Notice instructs inspection program
personnel to meet with establishments that produce products that are
regulated under 9 CFR part 430 and provide them with information
regarding the forthcoming Web-based application for submitting the new
form. Additionally, this Notice instructs inspection program personnel
to inform establishments that they may postpone the 2005 annual
submission until the revised form is available, provided there have been
no changes to the information provided since an establishment's last
submission of the form. To read this Notice:
www.fsis.usda.gov/regulations_&_policies/FSIS_Notices_Index/index.asp
 
*   IKE Preliminary Scenario Available Online
 
FSIS' Technical Service Center (TSC) has made the Preliminary
Interactive Knowledge Exchange (IKE)Scenario 06D-05, "Verification of
Water Activity (aw) In Shelf Stable RTE Jerky Products," available for
comment. This scenario provides clarification to Inspection Program
Personnel regarding the acceptability of Water Activity criteria which
are different from those addressed in the "Compliance Guidelines for
Meat and Poultry Jerky Produced by Small and Very Small Plants" (PDF
Only), dated December 2004 and the "Compliance Guidelines to Control
"Listeria monocytogenes" in Post-Lethality Exposed Ready-To-Eat Meat and
Poultry Products" (PDF Only), dated October 2004. Anyone with questions
regarding the IKE Scenario Comment Page can contact the TSC at
ike@fsis.usda.gov or 1-800-233-3935.
To view the IKE scenario comment page, visit:
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Employees/IKE_Comment
 
*   FDA Acts to Seize Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements
 
At the request of the FDA, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern
District of Texas and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of
Oregon filed Complaints for Forfeiture against Nature's Treat Energy
Plus #1, a dietary supplement that contains ephedra, an herbal source of
ephedrine alkaloids. The supplement is distributed by Nature's Treat,
Inc., Gainesville, Texas and ACD Distributing, LLC, of Eugene, Oregon.
To read the news release, go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/fpephed9.html
 
*   USDA Expands List of Fruits and Vegetables Eligible for Importation
 
On December 7, 2005, APHIS announced that it has expanded the list of
fruits and vegetables eligible, under certain conditions, for
importation into the United States.  Many of these commodities were
previously enterable under a permit but were not listed in the Code of
Federal Regulations until now.  This action will improve the
transparency of the regulations while continuing to protect against the
introduction of quarantine pests through imported fruits and vegetables.
To view the news release, go to:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/news/2003/07/fruitvegimport.html
 
*   USDA Amends Regulations Governing the Importation of Whole Cuts of
Boneless Beef from Japan
 
On December 12, 2005, APHIS announced that it is amending regulations
governing the importation of meat and other edible animal products to
reestablish, under certain conditions, the importation of whole cuts of
boneless beef from Japan. This final rule will continue to safeguard the
United States against the introduction of bovine spongiform
encephalopathy (BSE). To view this and to read "Questions and Answers:
The Importation of Boneless Beef from Japan," visit:
http://www.usda.gov/2005/12/0546.xml,
www.aphis.usda.gov/lpa/pubs/fsheet_faq_notice/faq_ahjapanbeef.html
 
*   Questions and Answers Regarding Food Allergens, including the Food
Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004:  Final Guidance
for Industry (Edition 2)
 
Comments and suggestions regarding the "Final Guidance for Industry:
Questions and Answers about the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer
Protection Act of 2004" may be submitted at any time.  Submit comments
to Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.  For
questions regarding this document, contact Rhonda R. Kane at the Center
for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) at 301-436-2371 or email
her at rhonda.kane@fda.hhs.gov.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/alrguid2.html
 
*   Notice to Stakeholders:  Summary Report FDA Security Surveillance
Assignment
 
On December 13, 2005, the FDA posted on its Web site a summary report
describing the activities and findings of the FDA Security Surveillance
Assignment, which was completed over six weeks during the months of
October and November 2004.  The assignment served as a prototype for
integrating food defense and food safety inspections, sample collection
and laboratory testing, compliance and enforcement activities, and
logistics for domestic and imported foods including Prior Notice of
Imported Foods targeting. The two major goals of this assignment were to
test preparedness and promote deterrence.  To view the Summary Report,
go to:
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fssarpt.html
 
 
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