Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019

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Ms. MENG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to announce the introduction of the Infant Formula Protection Act. As a mom, I know the fear and the pressure that comes with caring for a newborn; all a new parent wants is to make sure their baby is healthy. Busy parents need to be able to rely on the safety of products, like formula, that they buy in grocery stores to make sure their newborns are well-fed and healthy. Grocery stores that stock expired formula--even by just a few days--pose real health risks to infants. Although regulations require expiration dates to be placed on formula, there is no federal law that prohibits the sale of the product after it has expired. As a result, many stores continue to keep the expired items on their shelves even though the products are outdated. That is why I have introduced the Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019, which would categorize expired infant formula as ``adulterated.'' A grocery store that stocks an adulterated substance can incur fines and other penalties. Parents must be able to trust the safety of the products they buy in their stores. Madam Speaker, we cannot take any chances with what we feed our babies, I urge my colleagues to join me and pass the Infant Formula Protection Act.

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