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FDA Actions Highlight New Authority under FSMA

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On November 26, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) suspended the food facility registration of Sunland, Inc., a New Mexico-based peanut butter plant. Sunland, Inc. has been in the headlines throughout much of 2012 due to a number of recalls spurred after Salmonella was discovered in the Company’s peanut processing facility. More information about the affected products and the ongoing action against Sunland, Inc. may be accessed here. After several successive recalls and months of investigation into the adequacy of Sunland’s facilities, the FDA ultimately suspended the Company’s Food Facility Registration, thereby prohibiting Sunland from producing and distributing…
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FDA Publishes Final Guidance Explaining Egg Safety Rule

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On August 20, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the availability of the final guidance document entitled “Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule, Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation.” Found here, the Guidance details the new requirements for industry under the Egg Safety Rule. The full-text of the Rule, as found in 21 CFR part 118, may be accessed here. According to the FDA, the Guidance explains the requirements of the Egg Safety Rule and in particular, answers the questions asked by industry since the publication of…
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More Recalls of Pet Food in Wake of Salmonella Detection

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced the recall of additional pet food due to the detection of Salmonella. According to the FDA, WellPet LLC initiated the voluntary recall as a result of the bacteria being found in facility where the dog food is manufactured. While the Company notes that all dog food is tested prior to being released from the manufacturing facility and that none of the food was found to be contaminated, the recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure. Diamond Pet Foods, the company responsible for manufacturing the pet food in the WellPet recall,…
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