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S. 886 (96th)

Nitrite Moratorium and Food Safety Act

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Introduced

5 April 1979

Last action

5 April 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA], Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK], Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA], Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD], Sen. Stewart, Donald [D-AL], Sen. Zorinsky, Edward [D-NE]

Subjects

Healthcare

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2 September 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Nitrite Moratorium and Food Safety Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting commerce, prior to May 1, 1980, in any food, meat product, or poultry product by reason of the carcinogenic or other toxic effect of the nitrite added to that food, if: (1) addition of such nitrite was permitted under applicable Federal law on May 1, 1979; and (2) the quantity of such nitrite is within the tolerances in effect on May 1, 1979, or within such tolerances as may thereafter be established, for the purpose of preventing botulism. Prohibits either Secretary from prohibiting commerce on or after April 30, 1980, in any food to which nitrite has been added if the addition of such nitrite: (1) is shown to be safe; or (2) if not shown to be safe, is shown to be necessary to protect against botulism. Extends the period of such moratorium until such time as an alternative anti-toxin becomes available. Requires each Secretary to make an annual review of all regulations issued under this Act in order to determine progress toward making available effective and feasible alternative means for preventing botulism.

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Timeline

  1. 5 April 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 April 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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