Obama to Increase FDA Power in Light of Peanut Butter Recall
February 4, 2009 · Print This Article
Federal health officials had to seek permission from the company blamed for a nationwide salmonella outbreak before they could initiate a recall, the New York Times reports. Under current Food and Drug Administration rules, the agency must consult with companies on the wording of recalls before they can take effect. President Obama and congressional Democrats said they would take action to strengthen the FDA’s regulatory power.
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