FDA Food Safety

Letters

May 8, 2008	Letter to 49 Multinational Food Processors about Contamination Responses »
May 1, 2008	Letter to the presidents and CEOs of 10 private laboratories regarding to the role of the these labs in ensuring the safety of our Nation's food supply
April 30, 2008	Letter to Malt-O-Meal Company President and CEO Neugent in regard to the recall of its cereal due to the risk of potential Salmonella poisoning
April 30, 2008	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to petitions before the FDA to utilize irradiation technology which could improve the safety of the food supply
April 30, 2008	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the recent outbreak of Salmonella associated with cantaloupe from Honduras
March 12, 2008	Letter to Humane Society President and CEO Pacelle requesting any further information the organization might contribute to the Committee's investigation of food safety issues
Feb. 27, 2008	Letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt in regard to the Agency's refusal to comply with a recently issued subpoena requesting documents
Feb. 21, 2008	Letter to Christopher Ranch in regard to the recent detection of a dangerous pesticide in imported Chinese ginger
Feb. 15, 2008	Letter to GAO Comptroller General Walker requesting information about the Agency's oversight study of the FDA
Feb. 14, 2008	Letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Nussle in regard to findings by the FDA's Science Board as reported in the January 29, 2008 hearing March 18, 2008 response »
Feb. 11, 2008	Letter to New Era Canning Company in regard to a recent recall of the company's canned bean products due to the potential risk of botulism poisoning February 26, 2008 response »
Feb. 7, 2008	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach requesting further information regarding findings by the Science Board
Jan. 18, 2008	Letter to Soma Beverage Company, LLC President and CEO Lowe in regard to the recent recall of Metromint bottled water
Dec. 13, 2007	Letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt in regard to the recently signed Memorandum of Agreements between China and the United States
Dec. 21, 2007	Letter to Department of Agriculture Acting Secretary Conner in regard to additional questions for the record from the Nov. 13, 2007 Food Safety hearing January 16, 2007 response »
Dec. 18, 2007	Letter to Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Walker in regard to the irradiation of food January 9, 2008 response »
Oct. 30, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to four cases of potential botulism poisoning from Castleberry's Food Company products January 14, 2008 response »
Oct. 30, 2007	Letter to HHS Secretary Leavitt requesting records related to the decision not to adopt mandatory regulations on the handling of fresh produce
Oct. 4, 2007	Letter to GAO Comptroller General Walker in regard to an investigation into the efficiency of the agencies within the Committee's jurisdiction
Oct. 4, 2007	Letter to Navy General Counsel Jimenez requesting financial disclosure documents
Sept. 13, 2007	Letter to Giant Food, Inc. Chairman and CEO Alvarez in regard to meat that is packaged using in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide Oct. 11, 2007 response »
Sept. 13, 2007	Letter to Target Corporation Chairman and CEO Ulrich in regard to meat that is packaged using in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide Oct. 4, 2007 response »
Aug. 24, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to reports of a plan to outsource FDA jobs to private companies Oct. 31, 2007 response » Sept. 4, 2007 response »
Aug. 13, 2007	Letter to Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc. Chair Ehrlich in regard to a recent outbreak of Salmonella in the company's Veggie Booty Snack Food Sept. 14, 2007 response »
July 31, 2007	Letter to The American Spice Trade Association Executive Director Deem in regard to concerns about the FDA contracting out surveillance and food sampling to private laboratories Aug. 13, 2007 response »
July 31, 2007	Letter to Cheese Importers Association of America, Inc. President Lynch in regard to concerns about the FDA contracting out surveillance and food sampling to private laboratories
July 31, 2007	Letter to the National Fisheries Institute President Connelly in regard to concerns about the FDA contracting out surveillance and food sampling to private laboratories Aug. 27, 2007 response » Aug. 14, 2007 response »
July 31, 2007	Letter to Association of Food Industries, Inc. Chair Harloe in regard to concerns about the FDA contracting out surveillance and food sampling to private laboratories
July 31, 2007	Letter to Cocoa Merchants' Association of America, Inc. Director Day in regard to concerns about the FDA contracting out surveillance and food sampling to private laboratories Aug. 28, 2007 response »
July 31, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the Agency's proposed reorganization Sept. 6, 2007 response »
July 27, 2007	Letter to Bumble Bee Foods, LLC President and CEO Lischewski a recall of canned food products and dog food Aug. 31, 2007 response » Aug. 17, 2007 response »
July 27, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the use of carbon monoxide in treating meat which gives it the appearance of freshness after its date of expiration Nov. 8, 2007 response » Nov. 6, 2007 response » Sept. 28, 2007 response »
July 16, 2007	Letter to Safeway, Inc. Vice President McGinnis regarding the company's decision to cease sale of carbon monoxide treated meat
July 2, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to FDA inspections of foreign manufacturing facilities in China and India
June 26, 2007	Letter to Tyson Foods, Inc. President and CEO Bond in regard to meat that is packaged using in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide Aug. 9, 2007 response »
June 26, 2007	Letter to Safeway, Inc. Chairman and CEO Burd in regard to meat that is packaged using in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide July 16, 2007 response »
June 26, 2007	Letter to Pactiv Corporation Chairman and CEO Wambold in regard to meat that is packaged using in an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide July 24, 2007 response »
June 26, 2007	Letter to Hormel Foods Corporation and Cargill, Inc. in regard to the sale of meat that is packaged using an atmosphere containing carbon monoxide Aug. 10, 2007 response »
June 21, 2007	Letter to Menu Foods Income Fund CEO Henderson in regard to additional questions for the record from the April 24, 2007 FDA Food Safety hearing July 6, 2007 response »
June 21, 2007	Letter to GAO Acting Director Shames in regard to additional questions for the record from the April 24, 2007 FDA Food Safety hearing July 6, 2007 response »
June 20, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the proposed closure of FDA laboratories Aug. 29, 2007 response »
June 14, 2007	Letter to GAO Comptroller General Walker in regard to the contamination of pet-food containing the Chinese-imported "wheat-gluten"
June 6, 2007	Letter to Agriculture Under Secretary for Food Safety requesting more information regarding the safety of food imports from China October 9, 2007 response »
June 5, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the increase of food imports from China and the safety of the imported products July 9, 2007 response »
March 30, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to the deaths of thousands of dogs and cats as a result of consuming contaminated pet food Aug. 7, 2007 response » June 7, 2007 response »
May 25, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach requesting FDA documents pertaining to the investigation of the safety of food imported from China Feb. 25, 2008 response » Nov. 2, 2007 response » Oct. 31, 2007 response » June 27, 2007 response »
May 10, 2007	Letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Basham in regard to the importation of wheat gluten, soy gluten, rice gluten, rice protein and soy protein
March 6, 2007	Letter to ConAgra Foods, Inc. CEO Rodkin in regard to the outbreak of salmonella in peanut butter produced by the company April 23, 2007 response »
Feb. 21, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach requesting all information pertaining to outbreaks of salmonella in peanut butter and cantaloupes as well as botulism in baby food
Feb. 15, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach regarding the Agency's efforts pertaining to E. Coli found in vegetables April 20, 2007 response »
Jan. 29, 2007	Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach regarding the outbreaks of produce-related, food-borne illnesses May 8, 2007 response » April 18, 2007 response »

News Releases

"Dingell, Stupak Continue Food Safety Investigation as FDA Struggles to Pinpoint Source of Salmonella Outbreak" -- July 2, 2008

"Dingell, Stupak ask Multinational Food Processors about Contamination" -- May 8, 2008

"Energy and Commerce Committee Subpoenas Hallmark/Westland Chief"
-- March 5, 2008

"How Much Will it Cost to Adequately Fund FDA’s Core Programs? Energy & Commerce Leaders Release Recommendations of Former Members and Advisors to FDA’s Science Advisory Board" -- February 26, 2007
read the letter to Committee Chairmen »
read the FDA's Science Board Report »

"Dingell Blasts Bush’s Health Care Cuts" -- February 4, 2008

"Key Lawmakers Seek Probe into Bottled Water, Drinking Water Issues" -- January 31, 2008

"Dingell, Stupak Comment on FDA Plan for Overseas Inspections" -- January 25, 2008

"FCC Chairman Martin Responds to Letter from Chairman Dingell on Commission Procedures" -- December 11, 2007

"Dingell Responds to Bush Administration Import Safety Proposal; Working Group Recommends Agency Expansions, Fails to Mention Funding" -- November 6, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Assert that FDA Letter to Sanofi-Aventis Vindicates Whistleblowers; 'Warning Letter' Shows FDA Knew Ketek Safety Study Was Compromised" -- October 25, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Praise Giant, Stop & Shop for Ceasing Sale of Meat Treated with Carbon Monoxide" -- October 16, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Release Report on Safety of Food Imported from China; Announce Series of Hearings" -- October 5, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Praise Tyson Foods for Ceasing Sale of Meat Treated with Carbon Monoxide" -- August 13, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Praise Safeway, Inc. for Ceasing Sale of Meat Treated with Carbon Monoxide" -- July 25, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Commend Increase of FDA Chinese Seafood Inspection, Demand Greater FDA Accountability in Protecting American Food Supply" -- June 29, 2007

"Dingell, Stupak Open Investigation into Safety of Meat Treated with Carbon Monoxide; Demand Answers from Safeway, Meat Packers" -- June 26, 2007

"Contamination of Chinese Wheat Gluten Widespread Dingell, Stupak Dispatch Investigators to West Coast Ports" -- April 30, 2007

Hearing Materials

July 31, 2008	The Recent Salmonella Outbreak: Lessons Learned and Consequences to Industry and Public Health (Witness List & Testimony)
June 12, 2008	American Lives Still at Risk: When Will FDA’s Food Protection Plan Be Fully Funded and Implemented? (Witness List & Testimony)
March 12, 2008	Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food? (Witness List & Testimony)
Feb. 26, 2008	Contaminated Food: Private Sector Accountability (Witness List & Testimony)
Jan. 29, 2008	Science and Mission at Risk: FDA’s Self-Assessment (Witness List & Testimony)
Nov. 13, 2007	Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of Our Nation’s Food Supply? – Part 4 – Deception in Labeling (Witness List & Testimony)
Oct. 11, 2007	Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of Our Nation’s Food Supply? – Part 3 (Witness List & Testimony)
July 17, 2007	Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of Our Nation's Food Supply? - Part 2 (Witness List & Testimony)
April 24, 2007	Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply? (Witness List & Testimony) May 24, 2007 ConAgra response » May 11, 2007 ConAgra response » May 3, 2007 Aero Environmental response »

Statements

July 31, 2008	Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, “The Recent Salmonella Outbreak: Lessons Learned and Consequences to Industry and Public Health”
July 31, 2008	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled, "The Recent Salmonella Outbreak: Lessons Learned and Consequences to Industry and Public Health"
June 12, 2008	Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing entitled, “American Lives Still at Risk: When Will FDA’s Food Protection Plan Be Fully Funded and Implemented?”
June 12, 2008	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled “American Lives Still at Risk: When Will FDA’s Food Protection Plan Be Fully Funded and Implemented?”
March 12, 2008	Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, "Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food?"
March 12, 2008	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled "Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food?"
Feb. 26, 2008	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled, "Contaminated Food: Private Sector Accountability"
Feb. 26, 2008	Chairman Dingell at the Hearing entitled, "Contaminated Food: Private Sector Accountability"
Jan. 29, 2008	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled, "Science and Mission at Risk: FDA’s Self-Assessment"
Jan. 29, 2008	Chairman Dingell at the Hearing entitled, "Science and Mission at Risk: FDA’s Self-Assessment"
Oct. 11, 2007	Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply? - Part III"
Oct. 11, 2007	Chairman Dingell at the Hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply? - Part III"
July 17, 2007	Chairman Stupak at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply? - Part 2"
July 17, 2007	Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply? - Part 2"
April 24, 2007	Chairman Stupak at the hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply?"
April 24, 2007	Chairman Dingell at the hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply?"