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Senate passes sweeping food safety bill
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The Senate on Tuesday approved the biggest overhaul to the nation's food safety laws since the 1930s. The 73-to-25 vote gives vast new authorities to the Food and Drug Administration, places new responsibilities on farmers and food companies to prevent contamination, and-for the first time-sets safety standards for imported foods, a growing part of the American diet.
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- Created By:Andy Haleblian
- Created:12/02/2010
- Modified By:Fletcher Moore
- Modified:10/07/2016
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