Food Safety : Recommendations for Changes in the Organization of Federal Food Safety Responsibilities, 1949-1997

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Describes recommendations to change structure of Federal food safety responsibilities and provides background on debate over the last five decades over which structure would best improve the system...

Describes recommendations to change structure of Federal food safety responsibilities and provides background on debate over the last five decades over which structure would best improve the system for ensuring "safe" food. Lists major efforts that were made from 1949-1997 and covers recommendations to reorganize food safety under an independent single food safety agency, USDA, FDA, or CPSC.

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