FDA Food Safety
Letters (pdf)
October 2, 2008 |
Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach regarding Melamine Contamination in Chinese Milk Products
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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 22, 2008 |
Letter to FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach in regard to drugs sold in the U.S. by Ranbaxy, Inc. ![pdf file](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081129003820im_/http://energycommerce.house.gov/images/ec_dems_pdf_icon.gif)
August 28, 2008 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 »
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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 »
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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 Applaud FDA Steps on Food and Drug Safety, Pledge Continued Oversight" -- November 18, 2008
"Dingell, Stupak to Investigate Melamine Contamination in Chinese Milk Products" -- October 2, 2008
"Dingell, Stupak Applaud FDA’s Approval of Irradiation on Lettuce & Spinach; After Eight Years, FDA Finally Acts on Petition to Help Prevent Foodborne Illness" -- August 22, 2008
"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)
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June 12, 2008 |
American Lives Still at Risk: When Will FDA’s Food Protection Plan Be Fully Funded and Implemented?
(Witness List & Testimony)
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March 12, 2008 |
Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food?
(Witness List & Testimony)
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Feb. 26, 2008 |
Contaminated Food: Private Sector Accountability
(Witness List & Testimony)
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Jan. 29, 2008 |
Science and Mission at Risk: FDA’s Self-Assessment
(Witness List & Testimony)
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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)
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Oct. 11, 2007 |
Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of Our Nation’s Food Supply? – Part 3
(Witness List & Testimony)
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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”
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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?”
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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?”
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March 12, 2008 |
Chairman Dingell at the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled, "Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food?"
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March 12, 2008 |
Chairman Stupak at the Hearing entitled "Regulatory Failure: Must America Live with Unsafe Food?"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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"
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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?"
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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?"
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Other Documents
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