On May 2nd, The Humane Society of the United States commended the U.S. Senate for moving swiftly to safeguard the human and animal food supply following a massive pet food recall.
Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced legislation yesterday that would enhance the nation's ability to protect the food supply. More information on the legislation is available here .
The Senate approved the legislation today, by a vote of 94 to 0, as a Durbin amendment to a broad bill regarding the Food and Drug Administration (S. 1082).
"The Humane Society of the United States commends Senator Durbin for his fast action to protect the food supply for people and their pets," said Wayne Pacelle, HSUS president and CEO. "The last six weeks have exposed that the safety standards for pet foods are not in place in any significant way and the constant drumbeat, day after day, of recalls has shaken consumers' confidence in the pet food industry's adherence to food safety standards."
The HSUS urges the House of Representatives to move quickly to pass the Durbin/DeLauro legislation.
Today's amendment would require the Food and Drug Administration to set processing and ingredient standards for pet food, strengthen labeling requirements, establish an early warning system for contaminated food products, improve communication with the public and veterinarians during recalls, and take other steps to help prevent needless deaths and illnesses.
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