Food Safety Issues in the 108th Congress.

Examines problems in U.S. food supply, outlines framework of Federal, State, and local responsibilities for food safety, summarizes funding, and reviews Congressional oversight structure for food safety. Discusses recent initiatives to improve food safety and security, and details other food safety...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2004.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines problems in U.S. food supply, outlines framework of Federal, State, and local responsibilities for food safety, summarizes funding, and reviews Congressional oversight structure for food safety. Discusses recent initiatives to improve food safety and security, and details other food safety issues and concerns, including the "mad cow disease" threat, regulation and labeling of genetically engineered foods, school meal food safety, safety of fresh produce, and methylmercury and fish.
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