PUBLICATION REQUEST AND FOIA REQUEST Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Subject: PUBLICATION REQUEST AND FOIA REQUEST Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings BSE-L members et al ;
For a while now, I have been trying to get access to the results of the study Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical BSE, where the ending date was ;
> End Date: Sep 14, 2009
With such an important study, one that should now result in a more stringent SRM removal since we are not finding that atypical BSE _is_ more virulent.
please see ;
> Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations
> regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
I thought I might update the kind members of the BSE-L et al on my progress. For those that may be interested, I will start by date of my first request, first, with any comments to follow, to the latest request, replies, and comment from officials, with the last OIG reply on June 3, 2010. ...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: maria.caramelli@izsto.it
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:00 PM
Subject: re-Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Hello Dr. Maria Caramelli Ma'am !
A kind and warm greetings from Bacliff, Texas. I wish to ask a question please if you don't mind. I have been trying to find out any results of the atypical h-BSE and l-BSE, on the study that was suppose to be finished in 2009. I tell you the truth Ma'am, i cannot even get the USDA et al to reply about this study. So, i thought i might write you and see if you could tell me any results? it would be most helpful, but i do understand the politics of releasing any such information to the lay public like myself. regardless, many thanks for your work Ma'am................
with warmest regards,
I am sincerely,
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
CEA - Centro Encefalopatie Animali - Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle d’Aosta
#20 - BSE Italian Reference Laboratory Contact Team Leader: Dr. Maria Caramelli Via Bologna 148 Torino, I- 10154, Italy Contact: Dr. Maria Caramelli Tel: +39 11 2686296 Fax: +39 11 2686360 E-mail: maria.caramelli@izsto.it Institute website:
http://www.izsto.it
maria.caramelli@izsto.it
Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit
Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
Objective: The objective of this cooperative research project with Dr. Maria Caramelli from the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory in Turin, Italy, is to conduct comparative studies with the U.S. bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) isolate and the atypical BSE isolates identified in Italy. The studies will cover the following areas: 1. Evaluation of present diagnostics tools used in the U.S. for the detection of atypical BSE cases. 2. Molecular comparison of the U.S. BSE isolate and other typical BSE isolates with atypical BSE cases. 3. Studies on transmissibility and tissue distribution of atypical BSE isolates in cattle and other species.
Approach: This project will be done as a Specific Cooperative Agreement with the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, in Turin, Italy. It is essential for the U.S. BSE surveillance program to analyze the effectiveness of the U.S diagnostic tools for detection of atypical cases of BSE. Molecular comparisons of the U.S. BSE isolate with atypical BSE isolates will provide further characterization of the U.S. BSE isolate. Transmission studies are already underway using brain homogenates from atypical BSE cases into mice, cattle and sheep. It will be critical to see whether the atypical BSE isolates behave similarly to typical BSE isolates in terms of transmissibility and disease pathogenesis. If transmission occurs, tissue distribution comparisons will be made between cattle infected with the atypical BSE isolate and the U.S. BSE isolate. Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
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----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:07 PM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message: Greetings, Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009. can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ? Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009 Objective: The objective of this cooperative research project with Dr. Maria Caramelli from the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory in Turin, Italy, is to conduct comparative studies with the U.S. bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) isolate and the atypical BSE isolates identified in Italy. The studies will cover the following areas: 1. Evaluation of present diagnostics tools used in the U.S. for the detection of atypical BSE cases. 2. Molecular comparison of the U.S. BSE isolate and other typical BSE isolates with atypical BSE cases. 3. Studies on transmissibility and tissue distribution of atypical BSE isolates in cattle and other species. Approach: This project will be done as a Specific Cooperative Agreement with the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, in Turin, Italy. It is essential for the U.S. BSE surveillance program to analyze the effectiveness of the U.S diagnostic tools for detection of atypical cases of BSE. Molecular comparisons of the U.S. BSE isolate with atypical BSE isolates will provide further characterization of the U.S. BSE isolate. Transmission studies are already underway using brain homogenates from atypical BSE cases into mice, cattle and sheep. It will be critical to see whether the atypical BSE isolates behave similarly to typical BSE isolates in terms of transmissibility and disease pathogenesis. If transmission occurs, tissue distribution comparisons will be made between cattle infected with the atypical BSE isolate and the U.S. BSE isolate. Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
Name: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
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----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 6:43 AM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message:
Greetings,
Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
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Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
Name: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
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The message above was emailed to you through the ARS web site , where the author was looking at the following URL:
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
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----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: USDAfoia@da.usda.gov
Cc: phyllis.fong@oig.usda.gov ; FOIASTAFF@oig.usda.gov ; paffairs@oig.hhs.gov ; HHSTips@oig.hhs.gov
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:28 PM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings OIE USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net S
ent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 6:43 AM Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message:
Greetings,
Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009.
can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ?
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----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:14 AM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: Animal Health/Welfare - 1272397367667
Message:
Greetings, the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009. can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ? Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tangredi, Joseph
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: Your FOIA Request
Dear Mr. Singletary:
Thank you for contacting the USDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Service Center, requesting a copy of Project Number 3625-3200-086-05, a research study on atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. I have referred your FOIA request to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which cooperated in the study with the researcher in Italy, Dr. Maria Caramelli.
I am not sure why you sent this FOIA request to the Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) at USDA and HHS. Inspector General’s Offices generally only process FOIA requests concerning work or case files that they are directly handling; not matters relating to scientific research. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has its own FOIA officer and staff, which can be reached at:
FOIA Officer USDA-REE-ARS-IS 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Bldg. 1, Rm. 2248 Beltsville, MD 20705-5128 Telephone: 301-504-1640 or 301-504-1655 Facsimile: 301-504-1647; TTY: 301-504-1743 REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Please be in touch with the ARS FOIA office regarding fulfillment of your FOIA request. ARS’s FOIA Officer is Stasia Hutchison.
Thank you again for contacting USDA’s FOIA Service Center.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tangredi Operations Manager
FOIA Service Center
USDA
202-720-8164
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----- Original Message -----
From: USDAFOIA
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:58 AM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Dear Mr. Singletary:
Thank you for contacting the USDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Service Center, requesting a copy of Project Number 3625-3200-086-05, a research study on atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. I have referred your FOIA request to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which cooperated in the study with the researcher in Italy, Dr. Maria Caramelli.
I am not sure why you sent this FOIA request to the Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) at USDA and HHS. Inspector General’s Offices generally only process FOIA requests concerning work or case files that they are directly handling; not matters relating to scientific research. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has its own FOIA officer and staff, which can be reached at:
FOIA Officer USDA-REE-ARS-IS 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Bldg. 1, Rm. 2248 Beltsville, MD 20705-5128 Telephone: 301-504-1640 or 301-504-1655 Facsimile: 301-504-1647; TTY: 301-504-1743 REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Please be in touch with the ARS FOIA office regarding fulfillment of your FOIA request. ARS’s FOIA Officer is Stasia Hutchison.
Thank you again for contacting USDA’s FOIA Service Center.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tangredi Operations Manager
FOIA Service Center
USDA
202-720-8164
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----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:23 PM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009.
can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ?
could you please supply me with the results of this study ?
Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
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----- Original Message -----
From: White, Donald B (OIG/IO)
To: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 12:31 PM
Subject: RE: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
I think (but am not sure) that you are trying to contact the Freedom of Information Act office of the US Department of Agriculture. (I am with a completely separate federal agency.)
If I am correct, you can find their website here: http://www.dm.usda.gov/foia.htm Thanks for the email. -- Don White, HHS, OIG, Public Affairs
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From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr. [mailto:flounder9@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:29 PM
To: USDAfoia@da.usda.gov Cc: phyllis.fong@oig.usda.gov; FOIASTAFF@oig.usda.gov; Public Affairs; Tips, HHS
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings OIE USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
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----- Original Message -----
From: Williams, Monica
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Cc: Williams, Monica
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 7:21 AM Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request
Terry Singeltary Sr.:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your May 10, 2010, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request concerning the results for Research Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05, Study of Atypical BSE at the Virus and Prion Research Unit. Your request was received in this office on May 11, 2010, and assigned FOIA No. 10-93, with a response date of June 9, 2010.
If you have any questions, concerning the status of your request, please contact this office at 301-504-1640 or by e-mail at reefoia@ars.usda.gov.
Monica Williams
FOIA Office, REE USDA
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Room 1-2226C, Mail Stop 5128
Beltsville, MD 20705-5128
reefoia@ars.usda.gov
Telephone: 301-504-1640
Facsimile: 301-504-1647
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JUNE 3, 2010
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250
JUN - 3 2010
Mr. Terry S. Singeltary, Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, TX 77518
Subject: Log No. 10-00076
Dear Mr. Singeltary:
This letter responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Agriculture (USDA). We received your request on May 5, 2010. Your letter requested the results of Project Number 3625-32000-086-05, Study of Atypical BSE.
We have conducted a search of OIG records based on the information provided and found no records responsive to your request.
For information about OIG, please refer to our Web site at ww.usda.gov/oig/home.htm. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact our office at (202) 720-5677.
Sincerely,
Alison Decker
FOIA/PA Attorney
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Greetings again BSE-L Members et al,
IT seems we are back to square one here.
I am reminded of another FOIA request, where it took over 10 years of FOIA requests to the USDA ET AL, to finally find out that the Faillace farm they raided, where they claimed there were for sure ATYPICAL T.S.E. (PRION DISEASE) OF FOREIGN ORIGIN IN THE UNITED STATES [Docket No. 00-072-1], and in the end, after ten years of wrangling with the USDA, come to find out the damn sheep did not have _no_ TSE what so ever.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
FINAL REPORT OF THE TESTING OF THE BELGIAN (VERMONT) SHEEP February 27, 2010
http://foiamadsheepmadrivervalley.blogspot.com/2010/02/final-report-of-testing-of-belgian.html
ALSO, I have requested via FOIA numerous mad cow feed ban violations over the past decade ;
09/10/2009
Dear Requester:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding:
FEED FOR RUMINANT ANIMALS - RECALL #V-258-2009
We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. If your informational needs change, and you no longer need the requested records, please contact the undersigned to cancel your request, as charges may be incurred once processing of your request has begun.
For more information on processing fees, please see
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/foiahand.html#fees.
If you have any questions about your request, please call Rochelle A. Coleman, Information Technician, at (301) 827- 6554 or write to us at:
Food and Drug Administration Division of Freedom of Information 5600 Fishers Lane, HFI-35 Rockville, MD 20857
If you call or write, use the reference number above which will help us to answer your questions more quickly.
TERRY S SINGELTARY
P.O. BOX 42
BACLIFF TX 77518
In Reply refer to: 2009-7430 Sincerely, Rochelle A. Coleman, Information Technician,
Friday, September 4, 2009
FOIA REQUEST ON FEED RECALL PRODUCT 429,128 lbs. feed for ruminant animals may have been contaminated with prohibited material Recall # V-258-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/09/foia-request-on-feed-recall-product.html
Saturday, August 29, 2009
FOIA REQUEST FEED RECALL 2009 Product may have contained prohibited materials Bulk Whole Barley, Recall # V-256-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/08/foia-request-feed-recall-2009-product.html
C O N F I R M E D
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:25 PM
Subject: [BSE-L] re-FOIA REQUEST ON FEED RECALL PRODUCT contaminated with prohibited material Recall # V-258-2009 and Recall # V-256-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/11/re-foia-request-on-feed-recall-product.html
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857
Terry Singeltary P.O. box 42. Bacliff, TX USA 77518
Dear Requestor
In reply refer to: F2009-7430
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 10,2009 which you ask for Recall V-258-2009. I apologize for the delay in our response to you. Enclosed you will find the records you requested. The following charges will be included in a monthly invoice:
Reproduction Search Review Total 5 Pages hour $.50 $ $.50
The above charges may not reflect final charges for this request. Please DO NOT send any payment until you receive an invoice from the Agency's Freedom of Information Staff (HFI-35).
Sincerely yours,
Sandy McGeehan
Paralegal Specialist Communications Staff Center for Veterinary Medicine
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Memorandum
Date August 26, 2009
From CVM Animal Health Hazard Evaluation Committee
Subject Problem:
Fargam Land & Grain recalled 429,128 pounds of ground corn because it may have been contaminated with prohibited material (material prohibited for use in ruminant feed by the 1997 BSE feed regulation) and was not labeled with the cautionary statement.
The feed mill received two semi trailer loads of barley that had been recalled by Mars Petcare US because it had been contaminated by dog food, some of which is formulated to contain bovine origin meat and bone meal.
The auger used to receive the barley was used to receive two truck loads of corn before the feed mill became aware of the problem with the barley. This potentially allowed some of the dog food in the barley to be carried over into the corn.
Recall Event IDIRES #: 52103
DAF/Surveillance #: 09234
CVM Recall and Emergency Coordinator (Kathy Hemming-Thompson), HFV -234
Field/RES Report Data:
Recalling firm: Fargam Land & Grain 505 Burlington Rd Saginaw, TX 76179
Manufacturer: Mars Petcare US 1 Doane Rd Clinton, OK 73601
Product & Code: Bulk ground corn; 70AY -02
Quantity Manufactured: 429,128 pounds
Quantity Distributed: 429,128 pounds
Recall Contact: Phil Farr, Owner, Fargam Land & Grain, Saginaw, TX
FDA District: Dallas
Field Recommended Classification: Class III
Effectiveness Check Level: Direct Accounts
Page 2 of 4 - DAF 09234 - Health Hazard Evaluation
Background:
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please see full text ;
http://caninespongiformencephalopathy.blogspot.com/
As some of you might remember, this was not the first time i had to request via the FOIA for the USA madcow feed ban warning letters. years back i had to as well. so i thought some of you may be interested in an update on this matter.
so here it is;
Subject: Request to FDA via FOIA of ALL USA Ruminant-to-Ruminant Feed Ban Violations Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:32:43 -0600
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy To: BSE-L
Food and Drug Administration Office of Information Resources Management Division of Freedom of Information (HFI-35) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857
Or requests may be sent via fax to: (301) 443-1726. If there are problems sending a fax, call (301) 443-2414.
1/6/03
Request to FDA via FOIA of ALL USA Ruminant-to-Ruminant Feed Ban Violations Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003
Greetings FDA and To Whom it may concern,
i wish to request all ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban violations from Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003. it seems none has been posted since May 2001 on the FDA site. I also kindly request that all fees be wavered due to the fact this is public information, public health is at risk, and this will be distributed 'freely' to the public...
thank you, kind regards,
I am sincerely,
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
CJD Watch
http://www.fortunecity.com/healthclub/cpr/349/part1cjd.htm
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now since then, just this past Friday 1/10/03, i get this from FDA;
REPLY FROM DPH/FDA to TSS;
PLEASE note, my request was for all R-T-R feed ban violations from Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003. BUT in the reply, they posted Jan. 2002 to Jan. 2003. i called and this is to be corrected. hopefully this FOIA request will ignite some enthusiasm from the FDA into posting to the public any R-T-R MAD COW FEED BAN violations, since GW et al new policy on secrecy took effect on this matter in May of 2002 (correcting my below 'since May 2001).
TSS
Department of Health & Human Services
Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857
1/7/03
In reply refer to;
xxxxxxx
Dear Requester,
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding;
RUMINANT-TO-RUMINANT FEED - BAN VIOLATIONS 1/02 - 1/03
We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. If you have any questions about your request, please call Edna G. Wilkerson, Information Technician, at 301-827-6564 or write to us at;
Food and Drug Administration Division of Freedom of Information 5600 Fishers Lance, HFI - 35 Rockville, MD 20857
If you call or write, use the reference number above which will help us to answer your questions more quickly...
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now, Sunday, i read this in the Houston Chronicle 1/12/03;
SENATOR AIMS TO UPGRADE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
TEXAS Sen. John Coprnyn says he wants to improve public access to government records in Washington, a position that appears to put him at odds with the Bush administration.
Cornyn, a moderate Republican who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he'll work on legislation in the coming weeks to improve the Freedom of Information Act.
"FOIA needs to be strenghened," he said, "We need to quicken the turnaround time and create a mechanism that allows an indepentent, third party to decide whether a record should be kept secret."
Echoing sentiments he expressed while serving as Texas attorney general, Cornyn added: "I believe in a system of governement that allows consent of the people. And people can't consent if they don't what their elected officials are doing."
Since taking office two years ago, the Bush Administration has taken steps to restrict access to governement information, an effort that was accelerated in the name of national security following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks......
Greetings again BSE-L list members,
how would _USA_ ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban warning letters have anything to do with terrorism and National Security?
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FYI, please see a bit of history on this topic;
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:04:42 -0700
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Subject: MAD COW FEED BAN WARNING LETTERS USA 'update' (where did all Terry's MAD COW warning letters go?)
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Food and Drug Administration Kansas City District Southwest Region 11630 West 60 Street P.O. Box 15905 Lenexa, Kansas 66265-4905 Telephone: (913) 752-2100
July 29, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED WARNING LETTER Ref. KAN 2002-09
Jerry Behimer, Owner Bakery Trading Company/Ingredient Exchange 401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 315 St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
Dear Mr. Behimer:
An inspection of your animal feed premix-manufacturing operations, located at 14521 2nd Ave., Ottumwa, Iowa, was conducted by an Investigator from our office on June 18 & 19, 2002. During this inspection, a significant deviation from the requirements set forth in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 589.2000 - Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed was identified. The regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Under 21 C.F.R. 589.2000(g)(2), such a deviation causes products being manufactured and/or distributed by your facility to be deemed misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(a)(l) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), and these products may not be lawfully introduced, or delivered for introduction, into interstate commerce.
Our investigation found a failure to label your Powdered Cooked Beef, Product No. 5013, produced during the period of 2/13/02 to approximately 4/18/02, with the cautionary statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants," as required by 21 C.F.R. 589.2000(d). The FDA suggests the statement be distinguished by different type size or color, or other means of highlighting the statement so that it is easily noticed by a purchaser.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deviations from the regulations. As a manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you are responsible for assuring that your overall operation and the products you manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law.
You should take prompt action to correct this violation, and you should establish a system whereby such violations do not recur. Failure to promptly correct these violations may result in regulatory action without further notice, such as seizure and/or injunction.
It is necessary for you to take action on this matter now. We request you provide our office documentation of corrective action and final disposition for Lot 030402, approximately 21 tons, which was on hand during the inspection. Let this office know in writing within fifteen (15) working days from the date you received this letter what steps you are taking to correct the problem.
Your reply should be sent to Nadine Nanko Johnson, Compliance Officer, at the above address.
Sincerely,
/s/
Charles W. Sedgwick
District Director
Kansas City District
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3430d.htm
Food and Drug Administration Seattle District Pacific Region 22201 23rd Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-4421 Telephone: 425-466-6766 FAX: 426-483-4996
May 7, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED In reply refer to Warning Letter SEA 02-46 WARNING LETTER
Mr. Philip C. Anderson, General Manager Darling International, Inc. 2041 Marc Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98401
Dear Mr. Anderson:
An inspection of your rendering operation conducted by Investigator Donald B. McKechnie, on February 22 and 26, 2002, found a significant deviation from the requirements set forth in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 589.2000 - Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed. The regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Such deviation causes products being manufactured and/or distributed by your facility to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).
Our investigation found a failure to consistently label your meat and bone meal product shipped to [redacted], with the required cautionary statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants". The meat and bone meal contains beef offal along with other ingredients including chicken, fish, and pork. The FDA suggests the statement be distinguished by different type size or color or other means of highlighting the statement so that it is easily noticed by a purchaser.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deviations from the regulations. As a manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you are responsible for assuring that your overall operation and the products you manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law. We have enclosed a copy of the FDA?s Small Entity Compliance Guide to assist you with complying with the regulation.
You should take prompt action to correct this violation, and you should establish a system whereby such violation does not recur. Failure to promptly correct this violation may result in regulatory action without further notice, such as seizure and/or injunction.
You should notify this office in writing within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the steps you have taken to bring your firm into compliance with the law. Your response should include an explanation of each step being taken to correct the violation, and to prevent its recurrence. If corrective action cannot be completed in 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the date by which the corrections will be completed. Include copies of any available documentation demonstrating that corrections have been made.
Please send your reply to the Food and Drug Administration, Attention: Thomas S. Piekarski, Compliance Officer, 22201 23rd Drive SE, Bothell, Washington 98021. If you have questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Mr. Piekarski at (425) 483-4975. Sincerely, Charles Breen District Director
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3276d.htm
where, oh where, did all Terry's mad cow feed ban warning letters go $
FDA Cuts Back on Warnings
10/01/02
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has substantially cut back on warnings sent to companies that run afoul of its rules, a move the agency contends will result in more-effective enforcement but that critics say lets violators off the hook.
The drop results from a policy change in late February that requires the FDA chief counsel's office to clear all warning letters to ensure they are legally sound. Before the change, division and district offices around the country issued such letters unilaterally. In the six months since, the agency issued 279 warning letters, a drop of 64% from the same period last year, a review of agency records shows. The FDA says the chief counsel's office rejected only 6% of the 699 warning letters and other citations it reviewed. At the same time, division and district enforcers may be holding back letters they once would have sent.
SEE FULL STORY
http://online.wsj.com/
snip...
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:21:00 -0700
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Subject: 'TONNAGE' OF TAINTED FEED $ what's up with the mad cow warning letters
Greetings,
since the FDA has apparently stopped issuing some warning letters;
10/7/02
Senate Questions FDA Commissioner Nominee
In testimony today before the U.S. Senate, Dr. Mark McClellan, the Bush administration nominee for Commissioner of Food and Drugs, said that under his leadership, the FDA would uphold its enforcement authority to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the products it regulates and to ensure that accurate and truthful information is conveyed to the public.
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, expressed concern at the start of the hearing that the FDA may be backing away from its regulatory authority, noting a drop in the number of Warning Letters issued by the agency, rumors that the FDA may regulate certain contact lenses as cosmetics rather than as devices and the agency's re-examination of its policies in light of First Amendment challenges.
Although McClellan did not comment directly on any of the specific examples cited by Kennedy, the nominee said that he sees "no intent on FDA's part to retreat from its mission" of protecting the public health...
snip...
http://www.thompson.com/fda
maybe i was not too far off when i acting in haste on the previous thread on BSE-L, see archived thread;
Subject: USA/THOMPSON TURNS TO COMMUNISM TACTICS, FDA TURNS TO SECRECY ON MAD COW FEED WARNING LETTERS
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:02 -0700
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: BSE-L
so, i was nosing around the FDA warning letters and other files, came across these and thought since 1/2 to 1 GRAM is lethal to a cow, i thought these TONNAGE in some of these violations i ran across most interesting. no telling how many dead road-kill CWD infected carcasses were rendered into this, along with whatever type TSE in USA cattle, and we can't forget about all the scrapie infected sheep that may have been added to the soup. with a combination of CWD, SCRAPIE, TME and all the different variants that may have come from them over the years, what in the world would you call the TSEs in USA cattle, once they test to find, and then find? could be a nasty one. or maybe none at all? doubtful though (just my opinion, if i still allowed one here);
PRODUCT BioFlavor F2425, BioFlavor F21002 and BioFlavor C20058. The product, packaged in 50 lb. bags, is labeled in part, " *** PALATABILITY ENHANCER INTENDED FOR CAT FOOD USE AT LESS THAN 10% *** INGREDIENT LISTING: *** Beef Broth *** ". Recall # V-140-2 CODE Product Codes F2425 107B-RB-1 107B-RB-2 149C 201D 202C 205D 210A F21002 143B 143D 146D 144B 144D 139D 142D 150D 151D 152C 152D 201C 205C 206C 208A 211A C20058 143D 144C 146C 208B RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Bioproducts, Inc., Fairlawn, OH, by telephone and letter on April 5, 2002. Manufacturer: Bioproducts, Inc., Aurora, MO. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON Animal feed product with beef protein does not contain required BSE statement on labels.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 354,150 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION TX, KS, MO and MI.
_______________________
PRODUCT Steamed Bonemeal in 50-lb. bags, product code C# 13581, packaged under two different labels: Premium Steamed Bonemeal Manufactured by Buchheit Premium Feeds, Perryville, MO, and Steamed Bonemeal Manufactured for Siemer's Enterprises Inc., Teutopolis, IL. Recall # V-141-2. CODE Not coded. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Buchheit, Inc., Perryville, MO, by telephone on May 14, 2002.
FDA initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON Label lacks BSE warning statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approx. 902/50-lb. bags.
DISTRIBUTION MO and IL.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 5, 2002
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PRODUCT
The following custom mixed animal feeds are recalled --- a) [non-ruminant]: Horse Feed, Hog Feed, and 14% Pig Feed. Recall # V-157-2; b) [ruminant]: Dairy Feed, Steer Feed, New Goat Feed, Cattle Feed, and Beef Feed. Recall # V-158-2. CODE The product is coded only with the manufacturing date and invoice numbers. All feed products manufactured and shipped since July 9, 2001 are affected by this recall. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Shepard Grain Company, Inc., Urbana, OH, by telephone on January 11, 2002. Manufacturer: Shepard Grain Company, Inc., W. Liberty, OH.
FDA initiated recall is complete.
REASON Ruminant and non-ruminant animal feeds contain BSE prohibited material, and are either misbranded or adulterated.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
41,129 LBS (20.5 tons).
DISTRIBUTION OH.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 28, 2002 ####
PRODUCT:
Buckeye 40% Poultry Concentrate. Recall #V-016-1. CODES: The bags are uncoded. Firm is recalling product manufactured since December 1998; however, they are only completing field corrections on product manufactured within the last six months (November 2000). MANUFACTURER: Yachere Feed, Inc. Rockwood, Pennsylvania. RECALLED BY: Manufacturer, by visit on 3/19/01 and 3/20/01.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION:
Pennsylvania.
QUANTITY:
Nine containers, each weighing 100 pounds.
REASON: The animal feed contains product derived from mammalian tissues and must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
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PRODUCT:
"Our Own Pig & Hog Grower" hog feed, packaged in 50 pound bags, with paperboard tags sewn onto the bags. Recall #V-017-1. CODES: The bags are uncoded. MANUFACTURER: The Perry Coal and Feed Company, Perry, Ohio. RECALLED BY: Manufacturer, by telephone on March 22, 2001.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION:
Ohio.
QUANTITY:
Approximately 350 pounds of hog feed (7/50 pound bags).
REASON: The animal feed contains protein derived from mammalian tissues and must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
________
PRODUCT
Loweís 40% Hog Concentrate - swine feed for mixing grower and finisher rations, in 50-pound bulk bags. Recall #V-057-0. CODE All codes between August 1, 1999 and November 23, 1999. MANUFACTURER Lowe's Feed & Grain, Inc., Bowling Green, Kentucky. RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by letter dated November 18, 1999, and by telephone.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION
Ohio.
QUANTITY
12.46 tons were distributed.
REASON Product contained protein derived from mammalian tissue and according to regulation must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label. This regulation is designed to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
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RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: VETMED -- CLASS II
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RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-353-1 through V-370-1, Chicken feed products: Recall # Tag # Product V-353-1 587 B. Challenger Scratch Feed V-354-1 588 B. 18% Gamebird Conditioner V-355-1 2060 B. Kickin' Chicken Premium Game Cock Feed V-356-1 2066 B. Kickin' Chicken Premium Gamebird 16% V-357-1 586 B. Scratch Grain V-358-1 2051 B. Pit Performer 17% V-359-1 575 B. Classic Yard Feed V-360-1 576 Eliminator Maintainer V-361-1 578 Eliminator Conditioner V-362-1 586 Producer Scratch Grain V-363-1 4587 Producer 12% Gamebird Yard Feed V-364-1 2065 Cleveland Trophy Cock Feed V-365-1 80181AAA Consolidated Hen Scratch V-366-1 2051 B&B Maintenance 12 V-367-1 2052 B&B Conditioner 14 V-368-1 2050 B&B Scratch 10 V-369-1 4590 Kingsport Original Prater Mix V-370-1 2062 PC 10 (unlabeled bags) ALL CODES The "B" indicates that the Burkmann Feeds brand name is listed on the tag labels. The suspect products are also bagged and distributed under the following private labels:
Producer Feeds, Louisville, Kentucky Kingsport Milling, Kingsport, Tennessee Consolidated Nutrition, L.C., Omaha, Nebraska B&B Feeds, Knoxville, Tennessee Eagle Roller Mill Co., Inc., Shelby, North Carolina Central Farm Supply of Kentucky, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
REASON: The chicken feed products may contain proteins derived from mammalian tissues. The products are not labeled with the required BSE caution statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants."
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Burkmann Feeds, London, Kentucky
RECALLED BY: On May 5, 2001, the firm mailed recall letters with attached BSE sticker-labels to all customers outside the state of Kentucky. The recall notices were hand- delivered to customers within the state of Kentucky by Burkmann's Sales Representatives. Customers were asked to complete and return a recall response form that was included with each letter documenting the numbers of bags and varieties of products for which the customers affixed the BSE sticker-labels. The firm expanded their recall on May 10, 2001, and mailed recall letters with BSE labels and response forms to the affected customers.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Ongoing
DISTRIBUTION: KY, GA, NC, TN, VA
QUANTITY:
933 tons
_______________________________
RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-377-1, Renner's brand 45% meat and bone meal, packed in 100 pound bags. REASON: The product contained protein material derived from bovine mammalian tissues; however, the bags are not labeled with the required BSE cautionary statement. MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: F. W. Renner & Sons, Inc., Canton, Ohio RECALLED BY: The recalling firm contacted the consignees by telephone on June 19, 2001.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Complete
DISTRIBUTION: OH
QUANTITY: 2,500 lbs
_______________________________
RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-378-1 to V-384-1, RenPro 58% (brand name) swine and poultry feeds in bulk, as follows: V-378-1 - Poultry Layer #215 - guaranteed analysis 15% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-379-1 - Poultry Layer #216 - guaranteed analysis 16% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-380-1 - Poultry Layer #217 - guaranteed analysis 17% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-381-1 - Poultry Layer #218 - guaranteed analysis 18% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-382-1 - Poultry Layer #219 - guaranteed analysis 19% crude protein, 3.5% crude fat, and 4% crude fiber. V-383-1 - Poultry Prelay #115 - guaranteed analysis 16% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 5% crude fiber. V-384-1 - Poultry Developer #110 - guaranteed analysis 14% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 5.5% crude fiber. MANFACTURER: Esbenshade Mills, Mount Joy, PA RECALLED BY: On 5/24/01, the manufacturer notified their customers of the labeling requirement via letter.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Complete
DISTRIBUTION: PA
QUANTITY: None. The product turn over is two weeks or less.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR July 25, 2001.
http://www.fda.gov/
on second thought, i now see why they are cutting back on these warning letters of the infamous 8/4/97 ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban in the USA, that never was. same reason they are not testing cows in sufficient numbers to find any TSEs.
they simply don't want to know, and don't want the public to know either, thus keep the gold card 'BSE FREE'.
one more time, to all EU/SEAC members please re-evaluate the current GBR of the USA, and change from GBR II to GBR III. the complete GBR assessment should be changed to include _all_ TSEs...
P.S. i wonder how deer/elk feed would be listed on FDA site? odd with all the products i sent through the list on deer/elk feed with _animal protein_, i have not seen any warning letters on deer/elk feed. course, it could be filed with the infamous and very handy 'non-species coding system' that is used on imports (i documented here many times).
still disgusted in Bacliff, Texas USA Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
Terry S. Singeltary Sr. wrote:
######## Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy #########
Greetings and Happy Holidays,
hi Linda,
many thanks for this reply, was just checking in to see if anything new had happened since our last correspondence. i thought i had missed something?
Unfortunately, the new database is much more complicated than
the old one, and it does not lend itself to presenting data in
a simple spreadsheet as we did in the past.
how convenient;-) i had no problems with the old one...
Please be assured that CVM is working to solve this problem,
and we do plan to post this data in the future.
thank you, if USDA/APHIS are lucky, i will hold my breath until that time;-)
nothing personal Linda, take care, and may the New Year bring
PEACE...
TSS
CVM HomePage wrote:
Dear Mr. Singeltary:
As mentioned in my e-mail of December 4, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine never posted the Warning Letters for ruminant feed violations on our "BSE" page -- http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/bse/bsetoc.html. However, these Warning Letters have been included on the FDA "Warning Letters" page -- http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning.htm that is located on the FDA's "Electronic Freedom of Information Reading Room" page. But, not as a separate category of Warning Letters for violations of the ruminant feed rules.
I checked the Warning Letter page, and found that quite a few Warning Letters have been posted since May; however, I did not find any more recent than May 7, 2002, regarding "Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed/Misbranded" (ruminant feed rule violations.) You may wish to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to determine if more recent Warning Letters have been issued, but not posted on the FDA Home Page. Information about filing a FOIA request may be found at: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/foiahand.html
As mentioned on the "CVM and Ruminant Feed (BSE) Inspections" site --
"After March 11, 2002, FDA discontinued the database that was used to compile these listings. The Agency started a new database on April 15, 2002, and future updates on BSE enforcement and inspectional findings will draw from it. The format of the information presented here may change, due to design changes of the new database. This site will be updated after a period of time that allows for transition into the new database system."
Unfortunately, the new database is much more complicated than the old one, and it does not lend itself to presenting data in a simple spreadsheet as we did in the past. Please be assured that CVM is working to solve this problem, and we do plan to post this data in the future.
We have nothing new to report at this time.
I hope that this information is helpful.
Sincerely yours,
Linda A. Grassie for the FDA Home Page
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr. [mailto:flounder@wt.net]
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 4:03 PM
To: CVMHomeP@cvm.fda.gov
Subject: USA ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban warning letters ???
Greetings,
i have noticed the inspections and warning letters from firms not complying with the ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban violations has not been updated since (March 11, 2002)?
2) Firms Currently Considered as Not in Compliance with the BSE Feed Rule
The following spreadsheet is a subset of Spreadsheet 1 and contains the name, address, and firm identifier of all firms that were considered as not being in compliance with the BSE feed regulation at their most recent inspection, according to the BSE inspection database. Compliance status was determined by examination of the BSE Inspection Checklist. The dates of the inspections and the specific BSE provision violations for each inspection are also included. The listing is organized alphabetically first by the FDA District and then by the state in which the inspected facility is located.
Most Recent BSE Inspections, Firms Not in Compliance
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/efoi/InpectionListDescriptionforHP.htm
i would be interested to know if all firms are now complying and that no warning letters have been issued since may of 2002, or have they just not been posted?
if so, how can i locate them?
thank you, kind regards, terry
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TRIPLE FIRE WALLS OF WHAT ???
NOW about those triple fire walls and imports and what about these potential biological 'TSE/FMD SUITCASE BOMBS'. omitting the 44 tons of MBM/GREAVES we imported from the UK;
Subject: Re: exports from the U.K. of it's MBM to U.S.???
From: S.J.Pearsall@esg.maff.gsi.gov.uk
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 14:03:16 +0000
To: flounder@wt.net (Receipt Notification Requested) (Non Receipt Notification Requested)
Terry
Meat and bonemeal is not specifically classified for overseas trade purposes. The nearest equivalent is listed as "flours and meals of meat or offals (including tankage), unfit for human consumption; greaves". UK exports of this to the US are listed below:
Country Tonnes
1980
1981 12
1982
1983
1984 10
1985 2
1986
1987
1988
1989 20
1990
Data for exports between 1975 and 1979 are not readily available. These can be obtained (at a charge) from data retailers appointed by HM Customs and Excise: BTSL (Tel: 01372 463121) or Abacus (01245 252222).
Best wishes Simon Pearsall Overseas trade statistics Stats (C&F)C
Simon as discussed thanks Julie --- Forwarded message: Sent: Fri Feb 04 21:47:01 2000 Received: Fri Feb 04 21:45:15 2000
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or what about these potential BSE/TSE imports;
Bovine anmls bnlss ex prcssd frozen/U.S. Imports for Consumption 1997 year to date (custom value, in thousands of dollars) (units of quantity: kilograms)
United Kingdom 37,122 kilograms, 43 thousand dollars Netherlands 56,260 kilograms, 413 thousand dollars Canada 18,141,481 kilograms, 23,914 million dollars
http://mad-cow.org/~tom/sept_mid_98_news.html#offals
and if there is BSE in sheep, here is UK sheep/goat export ;
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/sheep_exports.htm
BSE/TSE MADCOW SUITCASE BOMBS
USCS=UNSPECIFIED SPECIES CODING SYSTEM=ANYTHING GOES THE USA SEALED BORDERS ARE LEAKING, AND HAVE BEEN FOR DECADES...TSS
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:42:56 -0800
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr." S
ubject: USA SEALED BORDERS AND THE ''USCS'' (unspecified species coding system) MORE POTENTIAL B.S.eee
snip...
http://www.agobservatory.org/library.cfm?refID=30390
2010 USA mad cow feed ban ???
Monday, April 5, 2010
Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE April 5, 2010
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2010/04/update-on-feed-enforcement-activities.html
In 1999 I also requested information on the USA BSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN via FOIA ;
Subject: U.S. Emergency Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Response Plan Summary
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:25:12 -0500
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
To: mhtml:%7B33B38F65-8D2E-434D-8F9B-8BDCD77D3066%7Dmid://00000265/!x-usc:mailto:BSE-L@uni-karlsruhe.de
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 U.S. Emergency Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Response Plan Summary and BSE Red Book
Date: February 14, 2000 at 8:56 am PST
WHERE did we go wrong $$$
http://madcowtesting.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-emergency-bovine-spongiform.html
IN 2000 I went through the F.O.I.A. process for the following as well ;
Saturday, August 16, 2008
F.O.I.A. Qualitative Analysis of BSE Risk Factors in the United States February 13, 2000 at 3:37 pm PST (BSE red book)
http://bseusa.blogspot.com/2008/08/qualitative-analysis-of-bse-risk.html
Monday, October 19, 2009
Atypical BSE, BSE, and other human and animal TSE in North America Update October 2009
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2009/10/atypical-bse-bse-and-other-human-and.html
Topic: Emerging Infectious Diseases Preferred type of presentation:
International Scientific Exchange
This abstract has been ACCEPTED. #0670:
Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) animal and human TSE in North America update October 2009
Authors: T. Singeltary; Bacliff, TX/US
Title: Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) animal and human TSE in North America update October 2009
Body: Background An update on atypical BSE and other TSE in North America.
Please remember, the typical U.K. c-BSE, the atypical l-BSE (BASE), and h-BSE have all been documented in North America, along with the typical scrapie's, and atypical Nor-98 Scrapie, and to date, 2 different strains of CWD, and also TME. All these TSE in different species have been rendered and fed to food producing animals for humans and animals in North America (TSE in cats and dogs ?), and that the trading of these TSEs via animals and products via the USA and Canada has been immense over the years, decades.
Methods 12 years independent research of available data
Results I propose that the current diagnostic criteria for human TSEs only enhances and helps the spreading of human TSE from the continued belief of the UKBSEnvCJD only theory in 2009. With all the science to date refuting it, to continue to validate this old myth, will only spread this TSE agent through a multitude of potential routes and sources i.e. consumption, medical i.e., surgical, blood, dental, endoscopy, optical, nutritional supplements, cosmetics etc.
Conclusion I would like to submit a review of past CJD surveillance in the USA, and the urgent need to make all human TSE in the USA a reportable disease, in every state, of every age group, and to make this mandatory immediately without further delay. The ramifications of not doing so will only allow this agent to spread further in the medical, dental, surgical arena's. Restricting the reporting of CJD and or any human TSE is NOT scientific. Iatrogenic CJD knows NO age group, TSE knows no boundaries. I propose as with Aguzzi, Asante, Collinge, Caughey, Deslys, Dormont, Gibbs, Gajdusek, Ironside, Manuelidis, Marsh, et al and many more, that the world of TSE Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy is far from an exact science, but there is enough proven science to date that this myth should be put to rest once and for all, and that we move forward with a new classification for human and animal TSE that would properly identify the infected species, the source species, and then the route.
Keywords: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Prion
see page 114 ;
http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/14th_ICID_ISE_Abstracts.pdf
http://www.isid.org/14th_icid/
http://www.isid.org/publications/ICID_Archive.shtml
http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/IMED2009_AbstrAuth.pdf
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:23 PM
Subject: 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases H-type and L-type Atypical BSE January 2010
(special pre-congress edition) 18.173 page 189
Experimental Challenge of Cattle with H-type and L-type Atypical BSE
A. Buschmann1, U. Ziegler1, M. Keller1, R. Rogers2, B. Hills3, M.H. Groschup1. 1Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany, 2Health Canada, Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Products & Food Branch, Ottawa, Canada, 3Health Canada, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Secretariat, Ottawa, Canada
Background: After the detection of two novel BSE forms designated H-type and L-type atypical BSE the question of the pathogenesis and the agent distribution of these two types in cattle was fully open. From initial studies of the brain pathology, it was already known that the anatomical distribution of L-type BSE differs from that of the classical type where the obex region in the brainstem always displays the highest PrPSc concentrations. In contrast in L-type BSE cases, the thalamus and frontal cortex regions showed the highest levels of the pathological prion protein, while the obex region was only weakly involved.
Methods:We performed intracranial inoculations of cattle (five and six per group) using 10%brainstemhomogenates of the two German H- and L-type atypical BSE isolates. The animals were inoculated under narcosis and then kept in a free-ranging stable under appropriate biosafety conditions.At least one animal per group was killed and sectioned in the preclinical stage and the remaining animals were kept until they developed clinical symptoms. The animals were examined for behavioural changes every four weeks throughout the experiment following a protocol that had been established during earlier BSE pathogenesis studies with classical BSE.
Results and Discussion: All animals of both groups developed clinical symptoms and had to be euthanized within 16 months. The clinical picture differed from that of classical BSE, as the earliest signs of illness were loss of body weight and depression. However, the animals later developed hind limb ataxia and hyperesthesia predominantly and the head. Analysis of brain samples from these animals confirmed the BSE infection and the atypical Western blot profile was maintained in all animals. Samples from these animals are now being examined in order to be able to describe the pathogenesis and agent distribution for these novel BSE types.
Conclusions: A pilot study using a commercially avaialble BSE rapid test ELISA revealed an essential restriction of PrPSc to the central nervous system for both atypical BSE forms. A much more detailed analysis for PrPSc and infectivity is still ongoing.
http://www.isid.org/14th_icid/
http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/IMED2009_AbstrAuth.pdf
http://www.isid.org/publications/ICID_Archive.shtml
please see full text ;
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Atypical BSE in Cattle
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2010/03/atypical-bse-in-cattle-position-post.html
2009 UPDATE ON ALABAMA AND TEXAS MAD COWS 2005 and 2006
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2006/08/bse-atypical-texas-and-alabama-update.html
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Prion Strain Mutation and Selection John Collinge
MEDICINE
http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2010/06/prion-strain-mutation-and-selection.html
Friday, May 14, 2010
Prion Strain Mutation Determined by Prion Protein Conformational Compatibility and Primary Structure
Published Online May 13, 2010 Science DOI: 10.1126/science.1187107 Science Express Index
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/science.1187107
see full text and more here ;
http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2010/05/prion-strain-mutation-determined-by.html
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
NOR-98 ATYPICAL SCRAPIE USA 4 CASES DETECTED JANUARY 2010
http://nor-98.blogspot.com/2010/03/nor-98-atypical-scrapie-usa-4-cases.html
Sunday, April 18, 2010
SCRAPIE AND ATYPICAL SCRAPIE TRANSMISSION STUDIES A REVIEW 2010
http://scrapie-usa.blogspot.com/2010/04/scrapie-and-atypical-scrapie.html
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
flounder9@verizon.net
Greetings BSE-L members et al ;
For a while now, I have been trying to get access to the results of the study Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical BSE, where the ending date was ;
> End Date: Sep 14, 2009
With such an important study, one that should now result in a more stringent SRM removal since we are not finding that atypical BSE _is_ more virulent.
please see ;
> Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations
> regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
I thought I might update the kind members of the BSE-L et al on my progress. For those that may be interested, I will start by date of my first request, first, with any comments to follow, to the latest request, replies, and comment from officials, with the last OIG reply on June 3, 2010. ...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: maria.caramelli@izsto.it
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:00 PM
Subject: re-Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Hello Dr. Maria Caramelli Ma'am !
A kind and warm greetings from Bacliff, Texas. I wish to ask a question please if you don't mind. I have been trying to find out any results of the atypical h-BSE and l-BSE, on the study that was suppose to be finished in 2009. I tell you the truth Ma'am, i cannot even get the USDA et al to reply about this study. So, i thought i might write you and see if you could tell me any results? it would be most helpful, but i do understand the politics of releasing any such information to the lay public like myself. regardless, many thanks for your work Ma'am................
with warmest regards,
I am sincerely,
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
CEA - Centro Encefalopatie Animali - Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle d’Aosta
#20 - BSE Italian Reference Laboratory Contact Team Leader: Dr. Maria Caramelli Via Bologna 148 Torino, I- 10154, Italy Contact: Dr. Maria Caramelli Tel: +39 11 2686296 Fax: +39 11 2686360 E-mail: maria.caramelli@izsto.it Institute website:
http://www.izsto.it
maria.caramelli@izsto.it
Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit
Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
Objective: The objective of this cooperative research project with Dr. Maria Caramelli from the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory in Turin, Italy, is to conduct comparative studies with the U.S. bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) isolate and the atypical BSE isolates identified in Italy. The studies will cover the following areas: 1. Evaluation of present diagnostics tools used in the U.S. for the detection of atypical BSE cases. 2. Molecular comparison of the U.S. BSE isolate and other typical BSE isolates with atypical BSE cases. 3. Studies on transmissibility and tissue distribution of atypical BSE isolates in cattle and other species.
Approach: This project will be done as a Specific Cooperative Agreement with the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, in Turin, Italy. It is essential for the U.S. BSE surveillance program to analyze the effectiveness of the U.S diagnostic tools for detection of atypical cases of BSE. Molecular comparisons of the U.S. BSE isolate with atypical BSE isolates will provide further characterization of the U.S. BSE isolate. Transmission studies are already underway using brain homogenates from atypical BSE cases into mice, cattle and sheep. It will be critical to see whether the atypical BSE isolates behave similarly to typical BSE isolates in terms of transmissibility and disease pathogenesis. If transmission occurs, tissue distribution comparisons will be made between cattle infected with the atypical BSE isolate and the U.S. BSE isolate. Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
snip...end
----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 12:07 PM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message: Greetings, Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009. can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ? Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009 Objective: The objective of this cooperative research project with Dr. Maria Caramelli from the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory in Turin, Italy, is to conduct comparative studies with the U.S. bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) isolate and the atypical BSE isolates identified in Italy. The studies will cover the following areas: 1. Evaluation of present diagnostics tools used in the U.S. for the detection of atypical BSE cases. 2. Molecular comparison of the U.S. BSE isolate and other typical BSE isolates with atypical BSE cases. 3. Studies on transmissibility and tissue distribution of atypical BSE isolates in cattle and other species. Approach: This project will be done as a Specific Cooperative Agreement with the Italian BSE Reference Laboratory, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, in Turin, Italy. It is essential for the U.S. BSE surveillance program to analyze the effectiveness of the U.S diagnostic tools for detection of atypical cases of BSE. Molecular comparisons of the U.S. BSE isolate with atypical BSE isolates will provide further characterization of the U.S. BSE isolate. Transmission studies are already underway using brain homogenates from atypical BSE cases into mice, cattle and sheep. It will be critical to see whether the atypical BSE isolates behave similarly to typical BSE isolates in terms of transmissibility and disease pathogenesis. If transmission occurs, tissue distribution comparisons will be made between cattle infected with the atypical BSE isolate and the U.S. BSE isolate. Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
Name: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
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The message above was emailed to you through the ARS web site , where the author was looking at the following URL: /research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 6:43 AM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message:
Greetings,
Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
snip...
Differences in tissue distribution could require new regulations regarding specific risk material (SRM) removal.
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
Name: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
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The message above was emailed to you through the ARS web site , where the author was looking at the following URL:
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: USDAfoia@da.usda.gov
Cc: phyllis.fong@oig.usda.gov ; FOIASTAFF@oig.usda.gov ; paffairs@oig.hhs.gov ; HHSTips@oig.hhs.gov
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 4:28 PM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings OIE USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net S
ent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 6:43 AM Subject: From ARS Web Site: PUBLICATION REQUEST
Message:
Greetings,
Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009.
can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ?
SNIP...END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: flounder9@verizon.net
To: webmaster@ars.usda.gov
Cc: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 8:14 AM
Subject: From ARS Web Site: Animal Health/Welfare - 1272397367667
Message:
Greetings, the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009. can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ? could you please supply me with the results of this study ? Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
snip...
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The message above was emailed to you through the ARS web site , where the author was looking at the following URL:
http://www.ushrl.saa.ars.usda.gov/research/projects/projects.htm?accn_no=408490
END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Tangredi, Joseph
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: Your FOIA Request
Dear Mr. Singletary:
Thank you for contacting the USDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Service Center, requesting a copy of Project Number 3625-3200-086-05, a research study on atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. I have referred your FOIA request to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which cooperated in the study with the researcher in Italy, Dr. Maria Caramelli.
I am not sure why you sent this FOIA request to the Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) at USDA and HHS. Inspector General’s Offices generally only process FOIA requests concerning work or case files that they are directly handling; not matters relating to scientific research. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has its own FOIA officer and staff, which can be reached at:
FOIA Officer USDA-REE-ARS-IS 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Bldg. 1, Rm. 2248 Beltsville, MD 20705-5128 Telephone: 301-504-1640 or 301-504-1655 Facsimile: 301-504-1647; TTY: 301-504-1743 REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Please be in touch with the ARS FOIA office regarding fulfillment of your FOIA request. ARS’s FOIA Officer is Stasia Hutchison.
Thank you again for contacting USDA’s FOIA Service Center.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tangredi Operations Manager
FOIA Service Center
USDA
202-720-8164
END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: USDAFOIA
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:58 AM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Dear Mr. Singletary:
Thank you for contacting the USDA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Service Center, requesting a copy of Project Number 3625-3200-086-05, a research study on atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy. I have referred your FOIA request to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), which cooperated in the study with the researcher in Italy, Dr. Maria Caramelli.
I am not sure why you sent this FOIA request to the Offices of the Inspector General (OIG) at USDA and HHS. Inspector General’s Offices generally only process FOIA requests concerning work or case files that they are directly handling; not matters relating to scientific research. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service has its own FOIA officer and staff, which can be reached at:
FOIA Officer USDA-REE-ARS-IS 5601 Sunnyside Avenue Bldg. 1, Rm. 2248 Beltsville, MD 20705-5128 Telephone: 301-504-1640 or 301-504-1655 Facsimile: 301-504-1647; TTY: 301-504-1743 REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Please be in touch with the ARS FOIA office regarding fulfillment of your FOIA request. ARS’s FOIA Officer is Stasia Hutchison.
Thank you again for contacting USDA’s FOIA Service Center.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tangredi Operations Manager
FOIA Service Center
USDA
202-720-8164
END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
To: REEFOIA@ars.usda.gov
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:23 PM
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
the study below said that the end date was Sep 14, 2009.
can you now tell me please what those results were, and if it will be necessary to change SRM removal due to any different tissue infectivity distribution ?
could you please supply me with the results of this study ?
Research Project: Study of Atypical Bse Location: Virus and Prion Research Unit Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05
Project Type: Specific Cooperative Agreement Start Date: Sep 15, 2004 End Date: Sep 14, 2009
SNIP...END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: White, Donald B (OIG/IO)
To: Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 12:31 PM
Subject: RE: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
I think (but am not sure) that you are trying to contact the Freedom of Information Act office of the US Department of Agriculture. (I am with a completely separate federal agency.)
If I am correct, you can find their website here: http://www.dm.usda.gov/foia.htm Thanks for the email. -- Don White, HHS, OIG, Public Affairs
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From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr. [mailto:flounder9@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 5:29 PM
To: USDAfoia@da.usda.gov Cc: phyllis.fong@oig.usda.gov; FOIASTAFF@oig.usda.gov; Public Affairs; Tips, HHS
Subject: F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
Greetings OIE USDA FOIA et al;
I have made numerous attempts at finding the results of the following study with absolutely no luck or reply.
So I suppose I must make a F.O.I.A. request on the following ;
re-F.O.I.A. re-Publication Request Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05 Study of Atypical Bse
SNIP...END...TSS
----- Original Message -----
From: Williams, Monica
To: flounder9@verizon.net
Cc: Williams, Monica
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 7:21 AM Subject: Freedom of Information Act Request
Terry Singeltary Sr.:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your May 10, 2010, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request concerning the results for Research Project Number: 3625-32000-086-05, Study of Atypical BSE at the Virus and Prion Research Unit. Your request was received in this office on May 11, 2010, and assigned FOIA No. 10-93, with a response date of June 9, 2010.
If you have any questions, concerning the status of your request, please contact this office at 301-504-1640 or by e-mail at reefoia@ars.usda.gov.
Monica Williams
FOIA Office, REE USDA
5601 Sunnyside Avenue
Room 1-2226C, Mail Stop 5128
Beltsville, MD 20705-5128
reefoia@ars.usda.gov
Telephone: 301-504-1640
Facsimile: 301-504-1647
END...TSS
JUNE 3, 2010
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250
JUN - 3 2010
Mr. Terry S. Singeltary, Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, TX 77518
Subject: Log No. 10-00076
Dear Mr. Singeltary:
This letter responds to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the Department of Agriculture (USDA). We received your request on May 5, 2010. Your letter requested the results of Project Number 3625-32000-086-05, Study of Atypical BSE.
We have conducted a search of OIG records based on the information provided and found no records responsive to your request.
For information about OIG, please refer to our Web site at ww.usda.gov/oig/home.htm. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact our office at (202) 720-5677.
Sincerely,
Alison Decker
FOIA/PA Attorney
END...TSS
Greetings again BSE-L Members et al,
IT seems we are back to square one here.
I am reminded of another FOIA request, where it took over 10 years of FOIA requests to the USDA ET AL, to finally find out that the Faillace farm they raided, where they claimed there were for sure ATYPICAL T.S.E. (PRION DISEASE) OF FOREIGN ORIGIN IN THE UNITED STATES [Docket No. 00-072-1], and in the end, after ten years of wrangling with the USDA, come to find out the damn sheep did not have _no_ TSE what so ever.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
FINAL REPORT OF THE TESTING OF THE BELGIAN (VERMONT) SHEEP February 27, 2010
http://foiamadsheepmadrivervalley.blogspot.com/2010/02/final-report-of-testing-of-belgian.html
ALSO, I have requested via FOIA numerous mad cow feed ban violations over the past decade ;
09/10/2009
Dear Requester:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding:
FEED FOR RUMINANT ANIMALS - RECALL #V-258-2009
We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. If your informational needs change, and you no longer need the requested records, please contact the undersigned to cancel your request, as charges may be incurred once processing of your request has begun.
For more information on processing fees, please see
http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/foiahand.html#fees.
If you have any questions about your request, please call Rochelle A. Coleman, Information Technician, at (301) 827- 6554 or write to us at:
Food and Drug Administration Division of Freedom of Information 5600 Fishers Lane, HFI-35 Rockville, MD 20857
If you call or write, use the reference number above which will help us to answer your questions more quickly.
TERRY S SINGELTARY
P.O. BOX 42
BACLIFF TX 77518
In Reply refer to: 2009-7430 Sincerely, Rochelle A. Coleman, Information Technician,
Friday, September 4, 2009
FOIA REQUEST ON FEED RECALL PRODUCT 429,128 lbs. feed for ruminant animals may have been contaminated with prohibited material Recall # V-258-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/09/foia-request-on-feed-recall-product.html
Saturday, August 29, 2009
FOIA REQUEST FEED RECALL 2009 Product may have contained prohibited materials Bulk Whole Barley, Recall # V-256-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/08/foia-request-feed-recall-2009-product.html
C O N F I R M E D
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
To:
Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:25 PM
Subject: [BSE-L] re-FOIA REQUEST ON FEED RECALL PRODUCT contaminated with prohibited material Recall # V-258-2009 and Recall # V-256-2009
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2009/11/re-foia-request-on-feed-recall-product.html
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857
Terry Singeltary P.O. box 42. Bacliff, TX USA 77518
Dear Requestor
In reply refer to: F2009-7430
This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request received by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 10,2009 which you ask for Recall V-258-2009. I apologize for the delay in our response to you. Enclosed you will find the records you requested. The following charges will be included in a monthly invoice:
Reproduction Search Review Total 5 Pages hour $.50 $ $.50
The above charges may not reflect final charges for this request. Please DO NOT send any payment until you receive an invoice from the Agency's Freedom of Information Staff (HFI-35).
Sincerely yours,
Sandy McGeehan
Paralegal Specialist Communications Staff Center for Veterinary Medicine
end...TSS
Memorandum
Date August 26, 2009
From CVM Animal Health Hazard Evaluation Committee
Subject Problem:
Fargam Land & Grain recalled 429,128 pounds of ground corn because it may have been contaminated with prohibited material (material prohibited for use in ruminant feed by the 1997 BSE feed regulation) and was not labeled with the cautionary statement.
The feed mill received two semi trailer loads of barley that had been recalled by Mars Petcare US because it had been contaminated by dog food, some of which is formulated to contain bovine origin meat and bone meal.
The auger used to receive the barley was used to receive two truck loads of corn before the feed mill became aware of the problem with the barley. This potentially allowed some of the dog food in the barley to be carried over into the corn.
Recall Event IDIRES #: 52103
DAF/Surveillance #: 09234
CVM Recall and Emergency Coordinator (Kathy Hemming-Thompson), HFV -234
Field/RES Report Data:
Recalling firm: Fargam Land & Grain 505 Burlington Rd Saginaw, TX 76179
Manufacturer: Mars Petcare US 1 Doane Rd Clinton, OK 73601
Product & Code: Bulk ground corn; 70AY -02
Quantity Manufactured: 429,128 pounds
Quantity Distributed: 429,128 pounds
Recall Contact: Phil Farr, Owner, Fargam Land & Grain, Saginaw, TX
FDA District: Dallas
Field Recommended Classification: Class III
Effectiveness Check Level: Direct Accounts
Page 2 of 4 - DAF 09234 - Health Hazard Evaluation
Background:
snip...
please see full text ;
http://caninespongiformencephalopathy.blogspot.com/
As some of you might remember, this was not the first time i had to request via the FOIA for the USA madcow feed ban warning letters. years back i had to as well. so i thought some of you may be interested in an update on this matter.
so here it is;
Subject: Request to FDA via FOIA of ALL USA Ruminant-to-Ruminant Feed Ban Violations Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003
Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 08:32:43 -0600
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy To: BSE-L
Food and Drug Administration Office of Information Resources Management Division of Freedom of Information (HFI-35) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857
Or requests may be sent via fax to: (301) 443-1726. If there are problems sending a fax, call (301) 443-2414.
1/6/03
Request to FDA via FOIA of ALL USA Ruminant-to-Ruminant Feed Ban Violations Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003
Greetings FDA and To Whom it may concern,
i wish to request all ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban violations from Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003. it seems none has been posted since May 2001 on the FDA site. I also kindly request that all fees be wavered due to the fact this is public information, public health is at risk, and this will be distributed 'freely' to the public...
thank you, kind regards,
I am sincerely,
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
CJD Watch
http://www.fortunecity.com/healthclub/cpr/349/part1cjd.htm
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now since then, just this past Friday 1/10/03, i get this from FDA;
REPLY FROM DPH/FDA to TSS;
PLEASE note, my request was for all R-T-R feed ban violations from Jan. 2001 to Jan. 2003. BUT in the reply, they posted Jan. 2002 to Jan. 2003. i called and this is to be corrected. hopefully this FOIA request will ignite some enthusiasm from the FDA into posting to the public any R-T-R MAD COW FEED BAN violations, since GW et al new policy on secrecy took effect on this matter in May of 2002 (correcting my below 'since May 2001).
TSS
Department of Health & Human Services
Food and Drug Administration Rockville MD 20857
1/7/03
In reply refer to;
xxxxxxx
Dear Requester,
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding;
RUMINANT-TO-RUMINANT FEED - BAN VIOLATIONS 1/02 - 1/03
We will respond as soon as possible and may charge you a fee for processing your request. If you have any questions about your request, please call Edna G. Wilkerson, Information Technician, at 301-827-6564 or write to us at;
Food and Drug Administration Division of Freedom of Information 5600 Fishers Lance, HFI - 35 Rockville, MD 20857
If you call or write, use the reference number above which will help us to answer your questions more quickly...
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now, Sunday, i read this in the Houston Chronicle 1/12/03;
SENATOR AIMS TO UPGRADE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
TEXAS Sen. John Coprnyn says he wants to improve public access to government records in Washington, a position that appears to put him at odds with the Bush administration.
Cornyn, a moderate Republican who sits on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said he'll work on legislation in the coming weeks to improve the Freedom of Information Act.
"FOIA needs to be strenghened," he said, "We need to quicken the turnaround time and create a mechanism that allows an indepentent, third party to decide whether a record should be kept secret."
Echoing sentiments he expressed while serving as Texas attorney general, Cornyn added: "I believe in a system of governement that allows consent of the people. And people can't consent if they don't what their elected officials are doing."
Since taking office two years ago, the Bush Administration has taken steps to restrict access to governement information, an effort that was accelerated in the name of national security following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks......
Greetings again BSE-L list members,
how would _USA_ ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban warning letters have anything to do with terrorism and National Security?
snip...
FYI, please see a bit of history on this topic;
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 09:04:42 -0700
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Subject: MAD COW FEED BAN WARNING LETTERS USA 'update' (where did all Terry's MAD COW warning letters go?)
snip...
Food and Drug Administration Kansas City District Southwest Region 11630 West 60 Street P.O. Box 15905 Lenexa, Kansas 66265-4905 Telephone: (913) 752-2100
July 29, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED WARNING LETTER Ref. KAN 2002-09
Jerry Behimer, Owner Bakery Trading Company/Ingredient Exchange 401 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 315 St. Louis, MO 63141-7816
Dear Mr. Behimer:
An inspection of your animal feed premix-manufacturing operations, located at 14521 2nd Ave., Ottumwa, Iowa, was conducted by an Investigator from our office on June 18 & 19, 2002. During this inspection, a significant deviation from the requirements set forth in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 589.2000 - Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed was identified. The regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Under 21 C.F.R. 589.2000(g)(2), such a deviation causes products being manufactured and/or distributed by your facility to be deemed misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(a)(l) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), and these products may not be lawfully introduced, or delivered for introduction, into interstate commerce.
Our investigation found a failure to label your Powdered Cooked Beef, Product No. 5013, produced during the period of 2/13/02 to approximately 4/18/02, with the cautionary statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants," as required by 21 C.F.R. 589.2000(d). The FDA suggests the statement be distinguished by different type size or color, or other means of highlighting the statement so that it is easily noticed by a purchaser.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deviations from the regulations. As a manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you are responsible for assuring that your overall operation and the products you manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law.
You should take prompt action to correct this violation, and you should establish a system whereby such violations do not recur. Failure to promptly correct these violations may result in regulatory action without further notice, such as seizure and/or injunction.
It is necessary for you to take action on this matter now. We request you provide our office documentation of corrective action and final disposition for Lot 030402, approximately 21 tons, which was on hand during the inspection. Let this office know in writing within fifteen (15) working days from the date you received this letter what steps you are taking to correct the problem.
Your reply should be sent to Nadine Nanko Johnson, Compliance Officer, at the above address.
Sincerely,
/s/
Charles W. Sedgwick
District Director
Kansas City District
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3430d.htm
Food and Drug Administration Seattle District Pacific Region 22201 23rd Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-4421 Telephone: 425-466-6766 FAX: 426-483-4996
May 7, 2002 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED In reply refer to Warning Letter SEA 02-46 WARNING LETTER
Mr. Philip C. Anderson, General Manager Darling International, Inc. 2041 Marc Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98401
Dear Mr. Anderson:
An inspection of your rendering operation conducted by Investigator Donald B. McKechnie, on February 22 and 26, 2002, found a significant deviation from the requirements set forth in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 589.2000 - Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed. The regulation is intended to prevent the establishment and amplification of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). Such deviation causes products being manufactured and/or distributed by your facility to be misbranded within the meaning of Section 403(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act).
Our investigation found a failure to consistently label your meat and bone meal product shipped to [redacted], with the required cautionary statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants". The meat and bone meal contains beef offal along with other ingredients including chicken, fish, and pork. The FDA suggests the statement be distinguished by different type size or color or other means of highlighting the statement so that it is easily noticed by a purchaser.
The above is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of deviations from the regulations. As a manufacturer of materials intended for animal feed use, you are responsible for assuring that your overall operation and the products you manufacture and distribute are in compliance with the law. We have enclosed a copy of the FDA?s Small Entity Compliance Guide to assist you with complying with the regulation.
You should take prompt action to correct this violation, and you should establish a system whereby such violation does not recur. Failure to promptly correct this violation may result in regulatory action without further notice, such as seizure and/or injunction.
You should notify this office in writing within 15 working days of receipt of this letter, of the steps you have taken to bring your firm into compliance with the law. Your response should include an explanation of each step being taken to correct the violation, and to prevent its recurrence. If corrective action cannot be completed in 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the date by which the corrections will be completed. Include copies of any available documentation demonstrating that corrections have been made.
Please send your reply to the Food and Drug Administration, Attention: Thomas S. Piekarski, Compliance Officer, 22201 23rd Drive SE, Bothell, Washington 98021. If you have questions regarding any issue in this letter, please contact Mr. Piekarski at (425) 483-4975. Sincerely, Charles Breen District Director
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3276d.htm
where, oh where, did all Terry's mad cow feed ban warning letters go $
FDA Cuts Back on Warnings
10/01/02
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has substantially cut back on warnings sent to companies that run afoul of its rules, a move the agency contends will result in more-effective enforcement but that critics say lets violators off the hook.
The drop results from a policy change in late February that requires the FDA chief counsel's office to clear all warning letters to ensure they are legally sound. Before the change, division and district offices around the country issued such letters unilaterally. In the six months since, the agency issued 279 warning letters, a drop of 64% from the same period last year, a review of agency records shows. The FDA says the chief counsel's office rejected only 6% of the 699 warning letters and other citations it reviewed. At the same time, division and district enforcers may be holding back letters they once would have sent.
SEE FULL STORY
http://online.wsj.com/
snip...
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:21:00 -0700
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Subject: 'TONNAGE' OF TAINTED FEED $ what's up with the mad cow warning letters
Greetings,
since the FDA has apparently stopped issuing some warning letters;
10/7/02
Senate Questions FDA Commissioner Nominee
In testimony today before the U.S. Senate, Dr. Mark McClellan, the Bush administration nominee for Commissioner of Food and Drugs, said that under his leadership, the FDA would uphold its enforcement authority to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the products it regulates and to ensure that accurate and truthful information is conveyed to the public.
Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, expressed concern at the start of the hearing that the FDA may be backing away from its regulatory authority, noting a drop in the number of Warning Letters issued by the agency, rumors that the FDA may regulate certain contact lenses as cosmetics rather than as devices and the agency's re-examination of its policies in light of First Amendment challenges.
Although McClellan did not comment directly on any of the specific examples cited by Kennedy, the nominee said that he sees "no intent on FDA's part to retreat from its mission" of protecting the public health...
snip...
http://www.thompson.com/fda
maybe i was not too far off when i acting in haste on the previous thread on BSE-L, see archived thread;
Subject: USA/THOMPSON TURNS TO COMMUNISM TACTICS, FDA TURNS TO SECRECY ON MAD COW FEED WARNING LETTERS
Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 12:07:02 -0700
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: BSE-L
so, i was nosing around the FDA warning letters and other files, came across these and thought since 1/2 to 1 GRAM is lethal to a cow, i thought these TONNAGE in some of these violations i ran across most interesting. no telling how many dead road-kill CWD infected carcasses were rendered into this, along with whatever type TSE in USA cattle, and we can't forget about all the scrapie infected sheep that may have been added to the soup. with a combination of CWD, SCRAPIE, TME and all the different variants that may have come from them over the years, what in the world would you call the TSEs in USA cattle, once they test to find, and then find? could be a nasty one. or maybe none at all? doubtful though (just my opinion, if i still allowed one here);
PRODUCT BioFlavor F2425, BioFlavor F21002 and BioFlavor C20058. The product, packaged in 50 lb. bags, is labeled in part, " *** PALATABILITY ENHANCER INTENDED FOR CAT FOOD USE AT LESS THAN 10% *** INGREDIENT LISTING: *** Beef Broth *** ". Recall # V-140-2 CODE Product Codes F2425 107B-RB-1 107B-RB-2 149C 201D 202C 205D 210A F21002 143B 143D 146D 144B 144D 139D 142D 150D 151D 152C 152D 201C 205C 206C 208A 211A C20058 143D 144C 146C 208B RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Bioproducts, Inc., Fairlawn, OH, by telephone and letter on April 5, 2002. Manufacturer: Bioproducts, Inc., Aurora, MO. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON Animal feed product with beef protein does not contain required BSE statement on labels.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 354,150 lbs.
DISTRIBUTION TX, KS, MO and MI.
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PRODUCT Steamed Bonemeal in 50-lb. bags, product code C# 13581, packaged under two different labels: Premium Steamed Bonemeal Manufactured by Buchheit Premium Feeds, Perryville, MO, and Steamed Bonemeal Manufactured for Siemer's Enterprises Inc., Teutopolis, IL. Recall # V-141-2. CODE Not coded. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Buchheit, Inc., Perryville, MO, by telephone on May 14, 2002.
FDA initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON Label lacks BSE warning statement.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
Approx. 902/50-lb. bags.
DISTRIBUTION MO and IL.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 5, 2002
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PRODUCT
The following custom mixed animal feeds are recalled --- a) [non-ruminant]: Horse Feed, Hog Feed, and 14% Pig Feed. Recall # V-157-2; b) [ruminant]: Dairy Feed, Steer Feed, New Goat Feed, Cattle Feed, and Beef Feed. Recall # V-158-2. CODE The product is coded only with the manufacturing date and invoice numbers. All feed products manufactured and shipped since July 9, 2001 are affected by this recall. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Recalling Firm: Shepard Grain Company, Inc., Urbana, OH, by telephone on January 11, 2002. Manufacturer: Shepard Grain Company, Inc., W. Liberty, OH.
FDA initiated recall is complete.
REASON Ruminant and non-ruminant animal feeds contain BSE prohibited material, and are either misbranded or adulterated.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
41,129 LBS (20.5 tons).
DISTRIBUTION OH.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 28, 2002 ####
PRODUCT:
Buckeye 40% Poultry Concentrate. Recall #V-016-1. CODES: The bags are uncoded. Firm is recalling product manufactured since December 1998; however, they are only completing field corrections on product manufactured within the last six months (November 2000). MANUFACTURER: Yachere Feed, Inc. Rockwood, Pennsylvania. RECALLED BY: Manufacturer, by visit on 3/19/01 and 3/20/01.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION:
Pennsylvania.
QUANTITY:
Nine containers, each weighing 100 pounds.
REASON: The animal feed contains product derived from mammalian tissues and must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
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PRODUCT:
"Our Own Pig & Hog Grower" hog feed, packaged in 50 pound bags, with paperboard tags sewn onto the bags. Recall #V-017-1. CODES: The bags are uncoded. MANUFACTURER: The Perry Coal and Feed Company, Perry, Ohio. RECALLED BY: Manufacturer, by telephone on March 22, 2001.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION:
Ohio.
QUANTITY:
Approximately 350 pounds of hog feed (7/50 pound bags).
REASON: The animal feed contains protein derived from mammalian tissues and must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
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PRODUCT
Loweís 40% Hog Concentrate - swine feed for mixing grower and finisher rations, in 50-pound bulk bags. Recall #V-057-0. CODE All codes between August 1, 1999 and November 23, 1999. MANUFACTURER Lowe's Feed & Grain, Inc., Bowling Green, Kentucky. RECALLED BY Manufacturer, by letter dated November 18, 1999, and by telephone.
Firm-initiated recall complete.
DISTRIBUTION
Ohio.
QUANTITY
12.46 tons were distributed.
REASON Product contained protein derived from mammalian tissue and according to regulation must bear the statement "Do not feed to cattle or other ruminants" on the label. This regulation is designed to prevent the establishment and amplification of BSE through feed. This statement does not appear on the label.
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RECALLS AND FIELD CORRECTIONS: VETMED -- CLASS II
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RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-353-1 through V-370-1, Chicken feed products: Recall # Tag # Product V-353-1 587 B. Challenger Scratch Feed V-354-1 588 B. 18% Gamebird Conditioner V-355-1 2060 B. Kickin' Chicken Premium Game Cock Feed V-356-1 2066 B. Kickin' Chicken Premium Gamebird 16% V-357-1 586 B. Scratch Grain V-358-1 2051 B. Pit Performer 17% V-359-1 575 B. Classic Yard Feed V-360-1 576 Eliminator Maintainer V-361-1 578 Eliminator Conditioner V-362-1 586 Producer Scratch Grain V-363-1 4587 Producer 12% Gamebird Yard Feed V-364-1 2065 Cleveland Trophy Cock Feed V-365-1 80181AAA Consolidated Hen Scratch V-366-1 2051 B&B Maintenance 12 V-367-1 2052 B&B Conditioner 14 V-368-1 2050 B&B Scratch 10 V-369-1 4590 Kingsport Original Prater Mix V-370-1 2062 PC 10 (unlabeled bags) ALL CODES The "B" indicates that the Burkmann Feeds brand name is listed on the tag labels. The suspect products are also bagged and distributed under the following private labels:
Producer Feeds, Louisville, Kentucky Kingsport Milling, Kingsport, Tennessee Consolidated Nutrition, L.C., Omaha, Nebraska B&B Feeds, Knoxville, Tennessee Eagle Roller Mill Co., Inc., Shelby, North Carolina Central Farm Supply of Kentucky, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky
REASON: The chicken feed products may contain proteins derived from mammalian tissues. The products are not labeled with the required BSE caution statement "Do Not Feed to Cattle or Other Ruminants."
MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: Burkmann Feeds, London, Kentucky
RECALLED BY: On May 5, 2001, the firm mailed recall letters with attached BSE sticker-labels to all customers outside the state of Kentucky. The recall notices were hand- delivered to customers within the state of Kentucky by Burkmann's Sales Representatives. Customers were asked to complete and return a recall response form that was included with each letter documenting the numbers of bags and varieties of products for which the customers affixed the BSE sticker-labels. The firm expanded their recall on May 10, 2001, and mailed recall letters with BSE labels and response forms to the affected customers.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Ongoing
DISTRIBUTION: KY, GA, NC, TN, VA
QUANTITY:
933 tons
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RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-377-1, Renner's brand 45% meat and bone meal, packed in 100 pound bags. REASON: The product contained protein material derived from bovine mammalian tissues; however, the bags are not labeled with the required BSE cautionary statement. MANUFACTURER/RECALLING FIRM: F. W. Renner & Sons, Inc., Canton, Ohio RECALLED BY: The recalling firm contacted the consignees by telephone on June 19, 2001.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Complete
DISTRIBUTION: OH
QUANTITY: 2,500 lbs
_______________________________
RECALL NUMBER, PRODUCT AND CODE: V-378-1 to V-384-1, RenPro 58% (brand name) swine and poultry feeds in bulk, as follows: V-378-1 - Poultry Layer #215 - guaranteed analysis 15% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-379-1 - Poultry Layer #216 - guaranteed analysis 16% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-380-1 - Poultry Layer #217 - guaranteed analysis 17% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-381-1 - Poultry Layer #218 - guaranteed analysis 18% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 3.5% crude fiber. V-382-1 - Poultry Layer #219 - guaranteed analysis 19% crude protein, 3.5% crude fat, and 4% crude fiber. V-383-1 - Poultry Prelay #115 - guaranteed analysis 16% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 5% crude fiber. V-384-1 - Poultry Developer #110 - guaranteed analysis 14% crude protein, 3% crude fat, and 5.5% crude fiber. MANFACTURER: Esbenshade Mills, Mount Joy, PA RECALLED BY: On 5/24/01, the manufacturer notified their customers of the labeling requirement via letter.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Complete
DISTRIBUTION: PA
QUANTITY: None. The product turn over is two weeks or less.
END OF ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR July 25, 2001.
http://www.fda.gov/
on second thought, i now see why they are cutting back on these warning letters of the infamous 8/4/97 ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban in the USA, that never was. same reason they are not testing cows in sufficient numbers to find any TSEs.
they simply don't want to know, and don't want the public to know either, thus keep the gold card 'BSE FREE'.
one more time, to all EU/SEAC members please re-evaluate the current GBR of the USA, and change from GBR II to GBR III. the complete GBR assessment should be changed to include _all_ TSEs...
P.S. i wonder how deer/elk feed would be listed on FDA site? odd with all the products i sent through the list on deer/elk feed with _animal protein_, i have not seen any warning letters on deer/elk feed. course, it could be filed with the infamous and very handy 'non-species coding system' that is used on imports (i documented here many times).
still disgusted in Bacliff, Texas USA Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
Terry S. Singeltary Sr. wrote:
######## Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy #########
Greetings and Happy Holidays,
hi Linda,
many thanks for this reply, was just checking in to see if anything new had happened since our last correspondence. i thought i had missed something?
Unfortunately, the new database is much more complicated than
the old one, and it does not lend itself to presenting data in
a simple spreadsheet as we did in the past.
how convenient;-) i had no problems with the old one...
Please be assured that CVM is working to solve this problem,
and we do plan to post this data in the future.
thank you, if USDA/APHIS are lucky, i will hold my breath until that time;-)
nothing personal Linda, take care, and may the New Year bring
PEACE...
TSS
CVM HomePage wrote:
Dear Mr. Singeltary:
As mentioned in my e-mail of December 4, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine never posted the Warning Letters for ruminant feed violations on our "BSE" page -- http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/bse/bsetoc.html. However, these Warning Letters have been included on the FDA "Warning Letters" page -- http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning.htm that is located on the FDA's "Electronic Freedom of Information Reading Room" page. But, not as a separate category of Warning Letters for violations of the ruminant feed rules.
I checked the Warning Letter page, and found that quite a few Warning Letters have been posted since May; however, I did not find any more recent than May 7, 2002, regarding "Animal Proteins Prohibited in Ruminant Feed/Misbranded" (ruminant feed rule violations.) You may wish to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to determine if more recent Warning Letters have been issued, but not posted on the FDA Home Page. Information about filing a FOIA request may be found at: http://www.fda.gov/opacom/backgrounders/foiahand.html
As mentioned on the "CVM and Ruminant Feed (BSE) Inspections" site --
"After March 11, 2002, FDA discontinued the database that was used to compile these listings. The Agency started a new database on April 15, 2002, and future updates on BSE enforcement and inspectional findings will draw from it. The format of the information presented here may change, due to design changes of the new database. This site will be updated after a period of time that allows for transition into the new database system."
Unfortunately, the new database is much more complicated than the old one, and it does not lend itself to presenting data in a simple spreadsheet as we did in the past. Please be assured that CVM is working to solve this problem, and we do plan to post this data in the future.
We have nothing new to report at this time.
I hope that this information is helpful.
Sincerely yours,
Linda A. Grassie for the FDA Home Page
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry S. Singeltary Sr. [mailto:flounder@wt.net]
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2002 4:03 PM
To: CVMHomeP@cvm.fda.gov
Subject: USA ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban warning letters ???
Greetings,
i have noticed the inspections and warning letters from firms not complying with the ruminant-to-ruminant feed ban violations has not been updated since (March 11, 2002)?
2) Firms Currently Considered as Not in Compliance with the BSE Feed Rule
The following spreadsheet is a subset of Spreadsheet 1 and contains the name, address, and firm identifier of all firms that were considered as not being in compliance with the BSE feed regulation at their most recent inspection, according to the BSE inspection database. Compliance status was determined by examination of the BSE Inspection Checklist. The dates of the inspections and the specific BSE provision violations for each inspection are also included. The listing is organized alphabetically first by the FDA District and then by the state in which the inspected facility is located.
Most Recent BSE Inspections, Firms Not in Compliance
http://www.fda.gov/cvm/efoi/InpectionListDescriptionforHP.htm
i would be interested to know if all firms are now complying and that no warning letters have been issued since may of 2002, or have they just not been posted?
if so, how can i locate them?
thank you, kind regards, terry
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TRIPLE FIRE WALLS OF WHAT ???
NOW about those triple fire walls and imports and what about these potential biological 'TSE/FMD SUITCASE BOMBS'. omitting the 44 tons of MBM/GREAVES we imported from the UK;
Subject: Re: exports from the U.K. of it's MBM to U.S.???
From: S.J.Pearsall@esg.maff.gsi.gov.uk
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 14:03:16 +0000
To: flounder@wt.net (Receipt Notification Requested) (Non Receipt Notification Requested)
Terry
Meat and bonemeal is not specifically classified for overseas trade purposes. The nearest equivalent is listed as "flours and meals of meat or offals (including tankage), unfit for human consumption; greaves". UK exports of this to the US are listed below:
Country Tonnes
1980
1981 12
1982
1983
1984 10
1985 2
1986
1987
1988
1989 20
1990
Data for exports between 1975 and 1979 are not readily available. These can be obtained (at a charge) from data retailers appointed by HM Customs and Excise: BTSL (Tel: 01372 463121) or Abacus (01245 252222).
Best wishes Simon Pearsall Overseas trade statistics Stats (C&F)C
Simon as discussed thanks Julie --- Forwarded message: Sent: Fri Feb 04 21:47:01 2000 Received: Fri Feb 04 21:45:15 2000
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or what about these potential BSE/TSE imports;
Bovine anmls bnlss ex prcssd frozen/U.S. Imports for Consumption 1997 year to date (custom value, in thousands of dollars) (units of quantity: kilograms)
United Kingdom 37,122 kilograms, 43 thousand dollars Netherlands 56,260 kilograms, 413 thousand dollars Canada 18,141,481 kilograms, 23,914 million dollars
http://mad-cow.org/~tom/sept_mid_98_news.html#offals
and if there is BSE in sheep, here is UK sheep/goat export ;
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/sheep_exports.htm
BSE/TSE MADCOW SUITCASE BOMBS
USCS=UNSPECIFIED SPECIES CODING SYSTEM=ANYTHING GOES THE USA SEALED BORDERS ARE LEAKING, AND HAVE BEEN FOR DECADES...TSS
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:42:56 -0800
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Sender: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr." S
ubject: USA SEALED BORDERS AND THE ''USCS'' (unspecified species coding system) MORE POTENTIAL B.S.eee
snip...
http://www.agobservatory.org/library.cfm?refID=30390
2010 USA mad cow feed ban ???
Monday, April 5, 2010
Update on Feed Enforcement Activities to Limit the Spread of BSE April 5, 2010
http://madcowfeed.blogspot.com/2010/04/update-on-feed-enforcement-activities.html
In 1999 I also requested information on the USA BSE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN via FOIA ;
Subject: U.S. Emergency Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Response Plan Summary
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:25:12 -0500
From: "Terry S. Singeltary Sr."
Reply-To: Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
To: mhtml:%7B33B38F65-8D2E-434D-8F9B-8BDCD77D3066%7Dmid://00000265/!x-usc:mailto:BSE-L@uni-karlsruhe.de
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 U.S. Emergency Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Response Plan Summary and BSE Red Book
Date: February 14, 2000 at 8:56 am PST
WHERE did we go wrong $$$
http://madcowtesting.blogspot.com/2009/07/us-emergency-bovine-spongiform.html
IN 2000 I went through the F.O.I.A. process for the following as well ;
Saturday, August 16, 2008
F.O.I.A. Qualitative Analysis of BSE Risk Factors in the United States February 13, 2000 at 3:37 pm PST (BSE red book)
http://bseusa.blogspot.com/2008/08/qualitative-analysis-of-bse-risk.html
Monday, October 19, 2009
Atypical BSE, BSE, and other human and animal TSE in North America Update October 2009
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2009/10/atypical-bse-bse-and-other-human-and.html
Topic: Emerging Infectious Diseases Preferred type of presentation:
International Scientific Exchange
This abstract has been ACCEPTED. #0670:
Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) animal and human TSE in North America update October 2009
Authors: T. Singeltary; Bacliff, TX/US
Title: Transmissible Spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) animal and human TSE in North America update October 2009
Body: Background An update on atypical BSE and other TSE in North America.
Please remember, the typical U.K. c-BSE, the atypical l-BSE (BASE), and h-BSE have all been documented in North America, along with the typical scrapie's, and atypical Nor-98 Scrapie, and to date, 2 different strains of CWD, and also TME. All these TSE in different species have been rendered and fed to food producing animals for humans and animals in North America (TSE in cats and dogs ?), and that the trading of these TSEs via animals and products via the USA and Canada has been immense over the years, decades.
Methods 12 years independent research of available data
Results I propose that the current diagnostic criteria for human TSEs only enhances and helps the spreading of human TSE from the continued belief of the UKBSEnvCJD only theory in 2009. With all the science to date refuting it, to continue to validate this old myth, will only spread this TSE agent through a multitude of potential routes and sources i.e. consumption, medical i.e., surgical, blood, dental, endoscopy, optical, nutritional supplements, cosmetics etc.
Conclusion I would like to submit a review of past CJD surveillance in the USA, and the urgent need to make all human TSE in the USA a reportable disease, in every state, of every age group, and to make this mandatory immediately without further delay. The ramifications of not doing so will only allow this agent to spread further in the medical, dental, surgical arena's. Restricting the reporting of CJD and or any human TSE is NOT scientific. Iatrogenic CJD knows NO age group, TSE knows no boundaries. I propose as with Aguzzi, Asante, Collinge, Caughey, Deslys, Dormont, Gibbs, Gajdusek, Ironside, Manuelidis, Marsh, et al and many more, that the world of TSE Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy is far from an exact science, but there is enough proven science to date that this myth should be put to rest once and for all, and that we move forward with a new classification for human and animal TSE that would properly identify the infected species, the source species, and then the route.
Keywords: Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease Prion
see page 114 ;
http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/14th_ICID_ISE_Abstracts.pdf
http://www.isid.org/14th_icid/
http://www.isid.org/publications/ICID_Archive.shtml
http://ww2.isid.org/Downloads/IMED2009_AbstrAuth.pdf
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 3:23 PM
Subject: 14th International Congress on Infectious Diseases H-type and L-type Atypical BSE January 2010
(special pre-congress edition) 18.173 page 189
Experimental Challenge of Cattle with H-type and L-type Atypical BSE
A. Buschmann1, U. Ziegler1, M. Keller1, R. Rogers2, B. Hills3, M.H. Groschup1. 1Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut, Greifswald-Insel Riems, Germany, 2Health Canada, Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Health Products & Food Branch, Ottawa, Canada, 3Health Canada, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Secretariat, Ottawa, Canada
Background: After the detection of two novel BSE forms designated H-type and L-type atypical BSE the question of the pathogenesis and the agent distribution of these two types in cattle was fully open. From initial studies of the brain pathology, it was already known that the anatomical distribution of L-type BSE differs from that of the classical type where the obex region in the brainstem always displays the highest PrPSc concentrations. In contrast in L-type BSE cases, the thalamus and frontal cortex regions showed the highest levels of the pathological prion protein, while the obex region was only weakly involved.
Methods:We performed intracranial inoculations of cattle (five and six per group) using 10%brainstemhomogenates of the two German H- and L-type atypical BSE isolates. The animals were inoculated under narcosis and then kept in a free-ranging stable under appropriate biosafety conditions.At least one animal per group was killed and sectioned in the preclinical stage and the remaining animals were kept until they developed clinical symptoms. The animals were examined for behavioural changes every four weeks throughout the experiment following a protocol that had been established during earlier BSE pathogenesis studies with classical BSE.
Results and Discussion: All animals of both groups developed clinical symptoms and had to be euthanized within 16 months. The clinical picture differed from that of classical BSE, as the earliest signs of illness were loss of body weight and depression. However, the animals later developed hind limb ataxia and hyperesthesia predominantly and the head. Analysis of brain samples from these animals confirmed the BSE infection and the atypical Western blot profile was maintained in all animals. Samples from these animals are now being examined in order to be able to describe the pathogenesis and agent distribution for these novel BSE types.
Conclusions: A pilot study using a commercially avaialble BSE rapid test ELISA revealed an essential restriction of PrPSc to the central nervous system for both atypical BSE forms. A much more detailed analysis for PrPSc and infectivity is still ongoing.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Atypical BSE in Cattle
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2010/03/atypical-bse-in-cattle-position-post.html
2009 UPDATE ON ALABAMA AND TEXAS MAD COWS 2005 and 2006
http://bse-atypical.blogspot.com/2006/08/bse-atypical-texas-and-alabama-update.html
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Prion Strain Mutation and Selection John Collinge
MEDICINE
http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2010/06/prion-strain-mutation-and-selection.html
Friday, May 14, 2010
Prion Strain Mutation Determined by Prion Protein Conformational Compatibility and Primary Structure
Published Online May 13, 2010 Science DOI: 10.1126/science.1187107 Science Express Index
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/science.1187107
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http://chronic-wasting-disease.blogspot.com/2010/05/prion-strain-mutation-determined-by.html
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
NOR-98 ATYPICAL SCRAPIE USA 4 CASES DETECTED JANUARY 2010
http://nor-98.blogspot.com/2010/03/nor-98-atypical-scrapie-usa-4-cases.html
Sunday, April 18, 2010
SCRAPIE AND ATYPICAL SCRAPIE TRANSMISSION STUDIES A REVIEW 2010
http://scrapie-usa.blogspot.com/2010/04/scrapie-and-atypical-scrapie.html
Terry S. Singeltary Sr.
P.O. Box 42
Bacliff, Texas USA 77518
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Labels: atypical bse, cjd, CWD, prion, SCRAPIE
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