Gov Watchdog Joins Call for Immediate Reform Posted by Reggie at 02/08/07 10:10 AM

The General Accounting office (GAO), Congress’ analytical watchdog arm, added the nation’s food safety system to its list of “high risk” areas in need of immediate attention from Congress and the Executive Branch.

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A Real Meat and Potatoes Discussion Posted by Reggie at 02/05/07 01:13 PM

“Our food safety structure is collapsing and endangering public health.” A strong statement from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D. Conn) who announced her subcommittee would hold a hearing on Thursday Feb 8th on food safety.

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Not Now Canadian Cow Posted by Reggie at 02/05/07 11:19 AM

USDA is proposing a rule to further relax Canadian border restriction intended to protect U.S. consumers and our cattle market from Mad Cow disease.

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Federal Cloned Food Labeling Bill Filed Posted by Reggie at 02/04/07 08:45 AM

“I reject the notion that the FDA or anyone else should force Americans to accept and consume any product that can be manufactured in a lab, no matter how offensive the product is." Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D. Md)

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