California Lawmakers Announce Proposed Food-Safety Reforms in Wake of Pistachio Recalls

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Bryan Anderson

As pistachio recalls continue to be announced in the wake of salmonella-tainted pistachios from Setton Farms, two California lawmakers this week announced legislation that is expected to strengthen food-safety standards in that state.

The bill to be introduced in the California State Assembly by Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Assemblyman Mike Feuer is expected to require detailed safety plans from food processors, periodic testing of food at California food processing facilities, and requirements for food processors to report to state authorities any positive tests for a dangerous contaminant within 24 hours.

A video of Assemblyman Mike Feuer’s announcement is available below.  Meanwhile, the FDA continues to update its list of recalled products.

 

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