Are You Mad About All Of The Dog Food Recalls, Well Make Your Voice Heard

FSMA Proposed Rule on

Preventive Controls for Animal Food (PCAF) Facilities

Public Meeting

November 21, 2013

8:30 am – 2:30pm

Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building – Auditorium

5100 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20740-3835

Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0922

AGENDA

8:00AM Registration

8:30AM Welcome and Introductory Video

Kari Barrett, Advisor for Strategic Communications and Public Engagement,

FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

8:45AM FSMA Framework

Michael Taylor, J.D., Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine,

FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

9:15AM Proposed Rule on Preventive Controls for Animal Food Facilities Overview

Dan McChesney, PhD, Director, Office of Surveillance and Compliance, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

9:55AM Analysis of Economic Impacts

John Lienesch, Economist, FDA Office of the Commissioner

10:15AM BREAK

10:35AM Technical Assistance

Kim Young, Deputy Director, Division of Compliance, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

10:45AM Public Comment Session and Video on the Rulemaking Process

Moderator: Kari Barrett, Advisor for Strategic Communications and Public Engagement, FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

Panelists:

Linda Tollefson, DVM, MPH, Associate Commissioner, FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

Dan McChesney, PhD, Director, Office of Surveillance and Compliance, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

Kim Young, Deputy Director, Division of Compliance, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine

John Lienesch, Economist, FDA Office of the Commissioner

Jenny Scott, Senior Advisor, Office of Food Safety, FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

12:00PM BREAK

1:00PM Q&A Session

Moderator: Kari Barrett, Advisor for Strategic Communications and Public Engagement, FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

Panelists remain the same as in the Public Comment Session

2:00PM Looking Ahead Toward FSMA Implementation

Linda Tollefson, DVM, MPH, Associate Commissioner, FDA Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine

2:30PM ADJOURN

For more FSMA information and to receive FSMA updates by e-mail, please visit our FDA FSMA website at: http://www.fda.gov/fsma

Hey Georgia Did You Buy Bailey’s Choice Dog Treats

Bailey’s Choice Expands Product Recall of Dog Treats in Georgia

 Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the expanded recall of particular packages of Bailey’s Choice dog treats sold in Georgia. These products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and should be discarded.

Bailey’s Choice Dog Treats, LLC, of Waleska, Ga., is expanding the recall to include additional five-ounce packages of dog treats, including:

• 100% Chicken Treat, lot # “Jun 2 2013”
• 100% Chicken Treat, lot # “Jun 3 2013”
• 100% Chicken Breast Treat, lot # “Jun 4 2013”
• 100% Chicken Treat, lot # “Jun 15 2013”
• 100% Chicken Treat, lot # “Jul 8 2013”
• 100% Chicken Treat, lot # “Jul 11 2013”
• 100% Teriyaki Chicken Treats, lot # 132881

Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will continue checking retail stores and warehouses to make sure the recalled products have been removed from sale.

Dogs that have become infected by consuming treats contaminated with Salmonella may experience fever, lethargy, diarrhea or mucus in stool, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss or rapid heart rate. Pets experiencing these symptoms should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. This bacterial disease is zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses, such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. The very young, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to foodborne illnesses. People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers who purchased these products for their pets should return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions should contact Bailey’s Choice Dog Treats, LLC, for additional information at 770-881-0526 or thomdo4570@gmail.com or online at www.baileyschoicetreats.com.