H.R. 3547 · 108th Congress
SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Diana DeGette
- Introduced
- 2003-11-20
- Latest action
- 2003-12-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food Act or SAFER Meat, Poultry and Food Act - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to: (1) require a person, other than a household consumer, who has reason to believe meat, poultry, or food 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.