Congress Considers Tighter Regulations After Peanut Salmonella Outbreak
With the recent salmonella outbreak in peanut butter products injuring many consumers and killing at least eight, Congress is considering tightening regulations in the food industry. According to a press release from the American Association for Justice, Congressman John Dingell (D-MI) is working to update the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He introduced the FDA Globalization Act on January 28, 2009 in hopes to guarantee the safety of America’s food, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices and restore consumer confidence. Rep. Dingell’s bill would increase inspections of manufacturing facilities, raise penalties for not adhering to standards, and would give the FDA more authority to recall any products believed to pose threats to citizens.
