[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 123 (Thursday, June 26, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34479-34480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-16727]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. 97N-0243]
Review of the Current State of Science Relating to Detection and
Control of Cyclospora on Fresh Produce; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, is announcing a public meeting that will
review the current state of the science relating to the detection and
control of Cyclospora on fresh produce.
DATES: The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 1997,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Submit written notices of participation by
July 11, 1997. Registration must be received by July 11, 1997. Written
comments will be accepted until August 8, 1997.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Marriott Metro
Center, 775 12th St. NW., Washington, DC. Submit registration and
written notices of participation to Catherine M. DeRoever (address
below). Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch (HFA-
305), Food and Drug Administration, 12420 Parklawn Dr., rm. 1-23,
Rockville, MD 20857. Two copies of any comments are to be submitted,
except that individuals may submit one copy. Comments are to be
identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Catherine M. DeRoever, Executive
Operations Staff (HFS-22), Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC
20204, 202-205-4251, FAX 202-205-4970, or email
``[email protected]''.
Those persons interested in attending the public meeting should fax
their name, title, firm name, address, and telephone number to
Catherine M. DeRoever (fax number above).
Those persons interested in presenting information at the meeting
should fax their name, title, firm name, address, telephone number, and
an outline of their presentation to Catherine M. DeRoever (fax number
above).
There is no registration fee for this public meeting, but advance
registration is suggested. Interested persons are
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encouraged to register early because space may be limited.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of this public meeting will be
to provide an opportunity for an open discussion of the current state
of the science, and a review of technological and safety factors,
relating to the detection and control of Cyclospora on fresh produce.
The public meeting will also provide an opportunity for consideration
of other issues and data pertaining to the recent foodborne disease
outbreak associated with this organism and fresh berries and lettuce.
This meeting is of special interest to the fresh produce industry,
public health associations, and health agencies of State and local
governments. It will provide an occasion for an open discussion and
exchange of information on the following topics: All relevant safety
factors, current research accomplishments and future research, measures
that would reduce the risk of future outbreaks, and related issues.
The agenda will include presentations on such topics as: (1)
Outbreak data, (2) growing and harvesting practices, (3) traceback
efforts, (4) research, and (5) related issues.
The agency is interested in learning about all aspects of
production and distribution of fresh produce. Both oral and written
comments are encouraged on the following topics: (1) Appropriate
current good manufacturing practices, (2) the current availability of
sanitizing agents to control the organism, (3) technological/
intervention strategies now available or becoming available that appear
to be effective control measures, and (4) related issues.
The agency is encouraging individuals with information and data on
these matters to present their comments. The agency encourages
interested persons to address relevant safety considerations,
identification of needed research, what measures should be taken to
reduce the risk of future outbreaks, and related issues.
Transcripts of the public meeting may be requested in writing from
the Freedom of Information Office (HFI-35), Food and Drug
Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 12A-16, Rockville, MD 20857,
approximately 15 working days after the meeting, at a cost of 10 cents
per page. The transcript of the public meeting and submitted comments
will be available for public examination at the Dockets Management
Branch (address above) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
Dated: June 19, 1997.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 97-16727 Filed 6-25-97; 8:45 am]
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