Government scientists claim food industry interests block safety measures

Foodborne illness survivors urge immediate vote on food safety bill

09-Sep-2010

Foodborne illness survivors and consumer organizations met in Washington on Wednesday to urge senators to vote on the food safety bill that has been awaiting consideration since November.

Industry (again) urges Senate to schedule vote on food safety bill

25-Aug-2010

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has urged the Senate to vote on the Food Safety Modernization Act that has been awaiting consideration since it passed through committee in November.

Egg recall renews calls for movement on food safety legislation

20-Aug-2010

A massive multi-state recall of salmonella-tainted shell eggs has led to renewed calls for food safety legislation to move forward in the Senate, as the number of related illnesses looks likely to grow, according to officials.

Government scientists claim food industry interests block safety measures

A new survey of government scientists and inspectors has suggested that parts of the food industry influence and withhold food safety data to protect their business interests.

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