Food Safety. Foodborne Illness and Selected Recalls of FDA-Regulated Foods.

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Corporate author / creator:Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.
Imprint:[S.l] : [s.n.], 2010.
Description:30 p. : digital, PDF file.
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10536219
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Other uniform titles:ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection.
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Summary:Describes several systems to monitor foodborne illnesses, discussing their strengths and the gaps that remain in understanding the burden of foodborne illness; and presents recent data on more serious recalls of FDA-regulated foods. Examines recent foodborne outbreaks that led to nationwide recalls of FDA-regulated foods, highlighting Salmonella in peanut products, melamine in pet foods and dairy products, and E. coli in spinach. Discusses associated policy issues and how they are addressed in food safety legislation pending before the 111th Congress.
Other form:Microfiche version: Library of Congress.Congressional Research Service. Food Safety