Consumer Groups Support Degette's Food Safety Legislation

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Consumer Groups Support Degette's Food Safety Legislation

"The safety of our food supply is as important to our national security as securing our borders," said DeGette. "I am proud that both the Center for Science in the Public Interest and the Consumer Federation of America recognize that giving the government mandatory recall and trace-back authority is not only good public policy, but boosts consumer confidence as well. The record amount of tainted products that have entered our food supply over the last year highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive food safety bill in Congress."

CSPI's letter of support states that DeGette's legislation "puts teeth into a recall order by providing the authority to assess civil penalties for failure to comply..." It goes on to say that "[r]ecordkeeping required by H.R. 3485 is the key to assuring the FDA has [the ability to] quickly identify the source, inform companies along the supply chain, and alert consumers."

CFA support letter says that DeGette's recall legislation "would provide the agency with necessary leverage during a recall" and her trace-back legislation is an "important element of a functional recall system that can help protect consumers."

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