Regulatory Affairs Syndicator

This is a revision of the third edition of a guidance document that contains questions and answers relating to food allergens, including questions and answers about the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.

As it investigates an outbreak of illnesses that may be related to
Salmonella typhimurium bacteria in produce, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding
consumers of steps they can take to keep their food safe.

Preparation and LC/MS/MS Analysis of Honey for Fluoroquinolone Residues

Analytical Method for Determination of Furan in Foods.
IUPAC International Chemical Identifier: InChi=1/C4H4O/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-4H

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  Method Ruggedness Testing, Determination of Furan in Foods

FDA scientists identified the substance furan in a number of foods that undergo heat treatment, such as canned and jarred foods. The presence of furan is a potential concern because, based on high-dose animal tests, furan is considered possibly carcinogenic to humans. IUPAC International Chemical Identifier: InChi=1/C4H4O/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1-4H

The ongoing joint campaign has so far included approximately 180 warning letters and other
advisories sent to online outlets in the three countries.

• List of Firms Receiving Warning Letters

FDA is announcing its intent to award, noncompetitively, a cooperative agreement to the ISSC in the amount of $320,500.

FDA’s Statement on “Seafood Choices” Report by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Health Claim Notification for Fluoridated Water

FDA and the State of California announced today that
test results from the field investigation of the outbreak of
E. coli O157:H7 in spinach are positive for E. coli O157:H7. Samples
of cattle feces on one of the implicated ranches tested positive based
on matching genetic fingerprints for the same strain of E. coli that
sickened 199 people.

FDA conducted an initial test to verify the accuracy of the Emergency Contact information contained in our Food Facility Registration Database.
FDA’s objective in conducting the test was to verify the accuracy of the Emergency Contact information in the registration database, and assess whether
FDA can use this information to quickly notify facilities that may be affected by an actual or potential threat to the U.S. food supply, as intended.

Foxy Brand Green Lettuce Recalled; E. coli Only Found
in Irrigation Water.

Qualified Health Claims Letter of Enforcement Discretion: Unsaturated Fatty Acids from Canola Oil and Reduced Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

On October 4, 2006, U.S. Attorney Kevin V. Ryan of the
Northern District of California issued a statement on the
execution of two search warrants in connection with the outbreak.