H.R. 4834 (107th): Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat and Poultry Act of 2002

Introduced:
May 23, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Baldacci [D-ME2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on May 23, 2002, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 23, 2002
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3D) (show)
Committees

House Agriculture

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Full Title

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement.

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Last updated May 23, 2002.
21 pages

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5/23/2002--Introduced.
Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat and Poultry Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, respectively, to: (1) require a person, other than a household consumer, who has reason to believe meat or poultry products to be adulterated or misbranded to so notify the Secretary of Agriculture; and (2) provide the Secretary with authority for voluntary and mandatory nondistribution and recall, withdrawal of inspectors from violating facilities, and civil penalties.

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