H.R. 2108 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets.
Detailed Summary
Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require a person that has reason to believe that any food introduced into interstate commerce may be in violation of the FFDCA to immediately notify the Secretary of the Health and Human Services of the identity and location of the food.
Requires the Secretary, upon a determination that such food is in violation of the FFDCA and that there is a reasonable probability that the food, if consumed, would present a threat to the public health, to give appropriate persons an opportunity to: (1) cease distribution of the food; (2) notify all relevant persons to cease distribution of the food; (3) recall the food; and (4) provide notice to consumers and public health officials. Authorizes the Secretary to control and possess the food and to order the person to immediately cease distribution of the food if the person refuses or does not adequately carry out such actions.
Sets forth certification and inspection requirements for foreign governments and foreign firms seeking to import food into the Unites States.
Directs the Secretary to take certain action during an ongoing recall of human or pet food, including posting information regarding recalled products on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
Requires the Secretary to establish: (1) processing and ingredient standards for feed, pet food, animal waste, and ingredient definitions; (2) update standards for pet food labeling that includes nutritional information and ingredient information; and (3) an early warning and surveillance system to identify contaminations of the pet food supply and outbreaks of illness from pet food.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Visitor Comments
Christy Mattingly
January 5, 2008, 11:42am (report abuse)Lately, I have read so much about contaminated food, I am afraid to buy any. Last year I spent over $300.00 to have my dogs tested to make sure they had not been poisened by dog food. I was feed them expensive food that was contaminated! I think this is outrageous. It needs to be stopped. I didn't have that kind of money as I am disabled. We should not be put in this kind of danger. Please pass this bill.
KAREN E.
November 9, 2008, 1:03am (report abuse)It is truely unbelievable that people were buying more expensive pet food brands that were contaminated. Unexcusable! This bill must pass!