Food Safety and Tracking Improvement Act

Summary

Food Safety and Tracking Improvement Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging, and distribution of food through which the Secretary can retrieve the history, use, and location of each article of food shipped in interstate commerce. Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to require a person (other than a household consumer) who has reason to believe that any meat, poultry, egg, or egg product handled by such person is adulterated or misbranded to notify the Secretary of Agriculture of the identity and location of the article. Directs the Secretary, upon finding that the article is adulterated or misbranded and there is a reasonable probability that human consumption would present a threat to public health, to: (1) provide all appropriate persons an opportunity to cease distribution of the article, make appropriate notifications, and recall the article; and (2) require an immediate cessation of distribution if voluntary action is not taken. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) refuse to provide, or to withdraw, inspections of an establishment for willful or repeated violations of the respective Act; (2) deny or suspend inspection in the public interest to protect the health or welfare of consumers or to ensure the effective performance of an official duty under the respective Act; and (3) assess civil penalties for violations. Amends the FFDCA to require a person (other than a household consumer or other individual who is an intended consumer) who has reason to believe that an article of food introduced into interstate commerce is adulterated or misbranded in a manner that, if consumed, may result in illness or injury to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Directs the Secretary, upon finding that to be the case, to: (1) provide all appropriate persons an opportunity to cease distribution of such article, make appropriate notifications, and recall the article; and (2) require an immediate cessation of distribution if voluntary action is not taken. Allows the Secretary to assess penalties for prohibited acts.

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Timeline

1. 12 February 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 February 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2236)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 February 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 February 2009 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2009