The FDA internal working group convened to explore the potential regulatory pathways for cannabidiol (CBD). After review, the FDA group has concluded that a new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks. The agency is prepared to work with Congress on this matter. The agency denied rulemaking to market CBD products as dietary supplements. The use of CBD raises various safety concerns, especially with long-term use. A new pathway should be developed for CBD products. The FDA claims that the existing foods and dietary supplement authorities provide limited tools for managing the risks associated with CBD products. The group concluded that it is not apparent how CBD products could meet safety standards for dietary supplements or food additives. The working group does not intend to pursue rulemaking allowing CBD in dietary supplements or conventional foods. @ https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-concludes-existing-regulatory-frameworks-foods-and-supplements-are-not-appropriate-cannabidiol?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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A new regulatory pathway for CBD is needed that balances individuals’ desire for access to CBD products with the regulatory oversight needed to manage risks.
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Food Poisoning Bulletin reported that Church Brothers, LLC, and FreshPoint South Florida, Inc. recalled Parsley imported from Mexico due to Salmonella contamination. Church Brothers, LLC (Salinas, California) distributed the recalled product in Louisiana, Michigan, and Florida. FreshPoint (Pompano Beach, Florida), Inc. distributed the recalled product in Florida. Parsley was imported from Mexico. The recalled products include FC Parsley Curly Chopped Fine, packaged in 12 count containers. Also recalled is Parsley in 12 count packages distributed by FPSF, 22363 LOC 51, and Parsley in 6 count packages distributed by FPSF, 22863 LOC 51. About 1,269 cases of this Parsley are included in this recall. They were sold in Florida. Also recalled are Church Brothers Parsley bunches packed in boxes of 30 and 60 count. About 327 cases of this product are included in this recall. They were sold in Louisiana, Florida, and Michigan. This recall has been terminated. @ https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2023/church-brothers-and-freshpoint-parsley-recalled-for-salmonella/
Church Brothers and FreshPoint parsley are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. This recall information was posted on the FDA’s
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On January 20, 2023, the CDC issued an update on the Salmonella outbreak linked to pet bearded dragons. The CDC first reported the outbreak on October 12, 2022. However, by now, it has affected at least 32 people, with 12 people being infected with Salmonella Vitkin and 20 with Salmonella IIIb 61:z52:z53, and ten people were hospitalized in 20 different states. 47% of the cases have been children under five, and 11 of those affected have been under one. Bearded dragons can carry Salmonella in their droppings. @ https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/beardeddragon-10-22/index.html
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At its 52nd session in 2022, the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) requested FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) to collate the relevant scientific information on Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken meat in preparation for an update of the existing Guidelines for the Control of Campylobacter and Salmonella in Chicken Meat. Salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis are among the most frequently reported foodborne diseases worldwide. For Campylobacter spp., JEMRA has conducted risk assessments in broiler chickens and evaluated intervention measures used in producing chicken meat. WHO estimated that in 2010 Campylobacter spp. And Salmonella spp. caused more than 95 million illnesses, 21 374 deaths, and nearly 2 142 000 disability-adjusted life year (DALY). While numerous potential transmission vehicles exist, commercial poultry meat has been identified as one of the most important food vehicles for non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. An expert meeting will be convened on the control of Campylobacter spp. in poultry meat from 6 – 10 February 2023 in Rome, Italy. A separate expert meeting on the control of non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. was held from 12 – 16 September 2023. @ https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/02/06/default-calendar/joint-fao-who-expert-meeting-on-the-pre-and-post-harvest-control-of-campylobacter-spp.-in-poultry-meat
The purpose of the meeting is to collect, review and discuss relevant measures for controls of Campylobacter spp. from primary production to consumption of poultry meat. The scope of the meetings shall include, but will not be limited to, aspects of primary production, processing, distribution, handling, preparation, retail and consumption of poultry meat. Emphasis will be placed on the identification and evaluation of solutions to reduce campylobacteriosis associated with consumption of poultry meat, taking into consideration their effectiveness and practicalities.