Food Safety Legislation
Erik Olson talked about a coalition of food safety groups urging the Senate to take up food safety legislation similar…
Food Safety Issues 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
Food Safety Issues 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.
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- Libby Casey Correspondent Alaska Public Radio
- Erik D. Olson Director Pew Charitable Trusts->Food and Consumer Product Safety Programs
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