Senate Passes Overall of US Food Safety Regulations

The Senate on Tuesday passed a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s food-safety system, after recalls of tainted eggs, peanut butter and spinach that sickened thousands and led major food makers to join consumer advocates in demanding stronger government oversight.  Food poisoning is a major public health nuisance often resulting in large disease outbreaks.  This is an important step forward towards improving the safety of the U.S. food supply.  To read the full NY Times article:  Click Here.