HR 4497 · 105th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Food Safety Enforcement Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-08-06· Sponsored by Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.(1998-08-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food Safety Enforcement Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act 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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