Washington Journal
Food Safety Issues
2009-09-05T08:01:31-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/c7c/288738-03-m.jpgErik Olson talked about food safety issues, as cases of E. coli continue to spread, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In July 2009 the House approved legislation, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, which would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greater control over recalls, put greater responsibility on the producers of food, and require more frequent inspections.
Libby Casey was the guest host.
Erik Olson talked about food safety issues, as cases of E. coli continue to spread, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic…
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Erik Olson talked about food safety issues, as cases of E. coli continue to spread, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In July 2009 the House approved legislation, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, which would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greater control over recalls, put greater responsibility on the producers of food, and require more frequent inspections.
Libby Casey was the guest host. close
Libby Casey was the guest host.
Erik Olson talked about food safety issues, as cases of E. coli continue to spread, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic… read more
Erik Olson talked about food safety issues, as cases of E. coli continue to spread, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In July 2009 the House approved legislation, the Food Safety Enhancement Act, which would give the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) greater control over recalls, put greater responsibility on the producers of food, and require more frequent inspections.
Libby Casey was the guest host. close
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