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President Barack Obama signed the "FDA Food Safety Modernization Act" into law on January 4, 2011. The new law is the first major update to the food safety authorities of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in over 70 years. More info| Summary | Type |
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Vibrio Infections in the U.S. Increased Significantly in Recent YearsDuring a 15-year span beginning in the mid-1990s, infections in the United States from the pathogen vibrio have increased threefold, according to data published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. More info |
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Too SlowA multistate outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg infections linked to ground turkey in 2011 sickened 136 people, causing 37 hospitalizations and one death. The Pew Charitable Trusts' analysis of the outbreak found numerous inadequacies in the foodborne illness surveillance system that, if addressed, could help to prevent illnesses and, in some cases, deaths. More info |
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The FDA Food Safety Modernization ActPresident Barack Obama signed the "FDA Food Safety Modernization Act" into law on January 4, 2011. This interactive graphic explains the key benefits from the law that consumers should expect to see in five important areas. More info |
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Pregnant Women & Listeria: CDC Data Show High Rate of Infections for Expectant MomsCDC Data Show Alarmingly High Rate of Listeria Infections for Expectant MomsFrom 2004 2009, 29 percent of cases during pregnancy ended in miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death Data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Foodborne More info |
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Oversight of a global food supplyAmericans' appetite for imported food has expanded dramatically over the past few decades. For each of the past seven years, food imports have grown by an average of 10 percent. Currently, between 10 and 15 percent of all food consumed by U.S. households is imported. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, nearly two-thirds of the fruits and vegetables and 80 percent of seafood consumed domestically come from outside the United States. More info |
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One Step Closer: President Obama Fulfills Key Promise in Effort to Make Our Food SaferOn January 4, 2013, the two-year anniversary of President Obama signing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law, the administration released two major draft proposals under the legislation. Our online interactives, articles, and videos can help you learn more about the FSMA and its nationwide impact on foodborne illnesses. More info |
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One Step Closer: Food and Drug Administration Hearings Highlight Progress on Food SafetyOn Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold public hearings in Washington, D.C., on FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) draft rules released earlier this year. The public will also have the opportunity to testify at agency meetings in Chicago and Portland on March 11-12 and March 27-28, respectively. More info |
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Obama needs to release draft food safety rules, say victims and advocacy groupsThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in six Americans (48 million people) suffer from a foodborne illness each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Americans will continue to get sick and even die from foodborne disease as your Administration continues to hold up the food safety rules. In fact, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) essentially ensured such an outcome last week in a letter to food industry representatives. In it, the FDA said that until final rules are issued, the agency would not enforce the FSMA requirements that food processors adopt prevention-based protections, and that importers assure the safety of the food products they send to the United States. More info |
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National Public Health WeekThis year's celebration of National Public Health Week (NPHW) focuses on the theme, "Public Health is ROI: Save Lives, Save Money." Join us in recognizing the work of Pew's Health Initiatives. More info |
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Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks: A TimelineThis interactive graphic represents the ten most widespread multistate foodborne illness outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated products since FSMA was enacted, which constitute a small portion of total foodborne illnesses reported during that period. More info |
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Multistate Foodborne Illness OutbreaksIn January 2011, President Barack Obama signed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law, signaling the first major update to our nation’s food safety oversight framework since the Great Depression. Despite widespread support for the legislation and its implementation, the Obama administration still has not issued all of the proposed rules under FSMA. More info |
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Listeria Victim's Son: ''Food Safety Should be Paramount in this Country''After losing his father, a World War II veteran who died from complications from Listeria, Paul F. Schwarz is now a tireless advocate for food safety. Here’s his story about his dad and the foodborne illness that took his life. More info |
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Is That Sandwich Safe?No matter how careful you are, foodborne bacteria can find a way into your child’s lunch and make him or her sick. Symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and fever. Children are often among the most vulnerable, and in some cases, illnesses can lead to hospitalization, long-term health complications and even death. More info |
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How Safe Are Our Food Imports?The Pew Health Group and the Center for Science in the Public Interest address the safety of imported seafood and raw produce. More info |
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Health-Related Costs from Foodborne Illness in the United StatesThe report ranks states according to their total costs related to foodborne illness and cost per case for an individual, which is $1,850 on average nationwide. The ten states with the highest costs per case are: Hawaii, Florida, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, Mississippi, New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey. More info |
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This graphic represents multistate foodborne illness outbreaks identified by the CDC since the Food Safety Modernization Act was enacted linked to products regulated by the FDA.
The Pew Charitable Trusts' analysis of the outbreak found numerous inadequacies in the surveillance system that, if addressed, could help to prevent future illnesses.
Erik Olson
Senior Director, Food Portfolio
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Sandra Eskin
Director, Food Safety
The Pew Charitable Trusts
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