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April 28, 2008

ISSUE 1216

PUTNAM, COSTA INTRODUCE FOOD SAFETY LEGISLATION

U.S. Reps. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) and Jim Costa (D-Calif.) introduced the Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act on April 23. The “Safe FEAST Act” would impose new mandatory food safety requirements on farm and food companies domestically and abroad to identify and prevent potential sources of food-borne illness. It aims to strengthen the relationship between federal and state agencies to better control food safety threats and gives FDA new powers to recall contaminated food in the case of adulteration.

Costa, a member of the Committee on Agriculture, and Putnam, chairman of the Republican Conference, said they expect the bipartisan measure to earn support among consumers and industry groups.

“This is a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to food safety,” said FFVA President Mike Stuart. “It focuses the regulatory process on higher-risk areas, while strengthening the basic overall safety framework.”

To view section-by-section provisions of the bill, go to http://www.ffva.com/member_resources/feast.htm.
 

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