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FDA and Fresh Spinach Safety
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Abstract
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigated the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to ensure the safety of packaged fresh spinach, especially in the context of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in September of 2007. The investigation reveals concerns about the FDA's ability to safeguard fresh produce, citing infrequent inspections of high-risk facilities, insufficient enforcement action, and neglect of probable sources of outbreaks. The report suggests that inadequate funding and resources for food safety activities at the FDA contribute to these issues, echoing the conclusions of an independent FDA advisory committee.
Date
2008-05-12
Document Type
House Majority Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
12 pages
Congress
110
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports
PAP Major Code
4: Agriculture
PAP Minor Code
403: Food Inspection and Safety
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