Comments on: Food Safety Bill Unanimously Approved by House Committee

By: Sustainable Dish | Sustainable Table

Sustainable Dish | Sustainable Table — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:22:10 +0000

[...] today and there’s not much the government can do about it. This may soon change, however, as Civil Eats reports a sweeping new safety bill just passed in the [...]

By: GastroNomalies » Blog Archive » Another Step Forward on Food Safety

GastroNomalies » Blog Archive » Another Step Forward on Food Safety — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:03:20 +0000

[...] Food safety is moving briskly along. The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed legislation yesterday that would increase government oversight of the U.S. food supply and, if the measure passes in the House, it will be the most sweeping reform of the food safety system in nearly 50 years. The House of Representatives is expected to decide on the bill before the July 4 recess. [...]

By: Civil Eats » Blog Archive » Calling for Real Reform: Food Safety in the 21st Century

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:50:09 +0000

[...] H.R. 2749, the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, the bill is being hailed as everything from as “the most sweeping reform of the food safety system in nearly 50 years” or the “totalitarian control of the food supply” depending on what you [...]

By: Chris Gilbert

Chris Gilbert — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:47:02 +0000

Why not have a graduated fee, as a % of the gross. After all, big processors will require much more oversight than small ones.

By: Food safety sweep…. With Climate Change and Food…. | Total Info

Food safety sweep…. With Climate Change and Food…. | Total Info — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:20:36 +0000

[...] “But FDA will not be the only cop on the beat,” said the committee chair, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), who introduced the bill. “One of the most important changes that will occur under this bill is a new focus on prevention, and a shared responsibility between FDA and food manufacturers to keep the food supply safe.Read more at http://civileats.com/2009/06/18/food-safety-bill-unanimously-approved-by-house-committee/ [...]

By: CKP National Blog: Resources and Updates on Our National Initiatives

CKP National Blog: Resources and Updates on Our National Initiatives — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:05:21 +0000

[...] Posted in June 19th, 2009 Tags: Alex Carrick, DCCK, Food Inc., Obama, Policy by Alex Carrick in Read, then Digest: a weekly roundup of news you can use A new food safety bill was passed unanimously by the House Energy and Commerce Committee [...]

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:38:18 +0000

Of course the industry loves this bill. Are you really surprised? Charging a flat fee of $500 will drive small processors out of business and further consolidate the market. I’m an aspiring farmer, but when I see stuff like this moving through Congress, it almost makes me want to give up. And it saddens me that many people who share my hopes for good food are hastening its demise.

By: Food Safety Bill Approved By House Committee | TakePart Social Action Network™

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:14:28 +0000

[...] House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation yesterday that will drastically improve the food safety system in the U.S. by giving the government more power to oversee and enforce food safety standards. [...]