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Consumers Union Applauds FDA Action on Dietary Supplements
FDA is urged to go further & vigorously oversee the dietary supplements marketplace through random spot checks
Consumers Union Heralds Senate Passage of Historic Food Safety Bill
FDA has the authority to order food recalls and requires more frequent inspections of food manufacturers
CU letter to Senate seeking support of the food safety bill
The comprehensive bi-partisan bill will update our food safety laws, which are over 70 years old
Consumers Union Praises Senate for Voting to Consider Food Safety Bill, Urges Passage
The danger of contaminated food is a concern that affects everyone
CU: GE salmon needs more data before approval
CU to appear at Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee meeting on Sept. 19-20
FDA: Change process for approval of GE salmon
Aquavantage’s application for approval of GE salmon would be the first approved for human consumption
CU letter to FDA regarding review of Aquavantage’s application for approval of genetically engineered (GE) salmon
CU strongly urges not to make a decision on the safety of the first GE animal to be approved for human consumption without the input of scientists
UPDATE: record-breaking half billion egg recall
A second Iowa company reporting Salmonella-tainted eggs added to the already-massive egg recall this weekend, making it one of the largest in history.
The people have spoken – and they want safer food
Consumers Union poll finds 80% of Americans want Congress to pass food safety legislation immediately.
Have you heard the one about the food safety bill?
Q: What do you call a bill that’s been languishing in the Senate so long it might just die there?
