The Federal Food Safety System: A Primer
Description:
Numerous federal, state, and local agencies share responsibilities for regulating the safety of the U.S. food supply, which many experts say is among the safest in the world. Nevertheless, critics view this system as lacking the organization and resources to adequately combat foodborne illness, which sickens an estimated 76 million people and kills an estimated 5,000 each year in this country. The 110th Congress may face calls for a review of federal food safety agencies and authorities, and pr…
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Date:
February 7, 2007
Creator:
Becker, Geoffrey S. & Porter, Donna V.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department