Katie O'Connell Safe Food Act

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency Subtitle A: Establishment and Authorities of Agency Subtitle B: Transitional Provisions Subtitle C: Other Matters Title II: Expansion of Foods Covered By Inspection Laws Title III: Establishment and Enforcement of Safe Cooking Standards for Meat and Poultry Products Title IV: Epidemiological Activities Regarding Foodborne Diseases Title V: Research on Treatment of Foodborne Diseases Katie O'Connell Safe Food Act - Title I: Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency - Subtitle A: Establishment and Authority of Agency - Establishes the Meat, Poultry, and Eggs Inspection Agency (Agency) which shall implement and administer: (1) the Federal Meat Inspection Act; (2) the Poultry Products Inspection Act; (3) the Egg Products Inspection Act; (4) safe cooking standards for meat and poultry preparation at restaurants and other retail food establishments; and (5) related research, inspection, and oversight activities. Establishes within the Agency a Bureau for Improved Inspection Capabilities. Subtitle B: Transitional Provisions - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to terminate the inspection activities of the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. Transfers related assets, funds, and personnel to the Agency. Requires the Agency appointment of an Office of Inspector General. Subtitle C: Other Matters - Defines specified terms for purposes of this title. Title II: Expansion of Foods Covered by Inspection Laws - Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to authorize expanded coverage of meats and poultry. Title III: Establishment and Enforcement of Safe Cooking Standards for Meat and Poultry Products - Requires the Director of the Agency to establish and enforce safe cooking standards for meat and poultry preparation at restaurants and other retail food establishments. Establishes civil monetary penalties for standards violations. Title IV: Epidemiological Activities Regarding Foodborne Diseases - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to carry out foodborne disease prevention and control activities. Authorizes appropriations. Title V: Research on Treatment of Foodborne Diseases - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to carry out foodborne disease support activities, including research and data collection.

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