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Food Safety: Fundamental Changes Needed to Improve the Nation's Food Safety System

T-RCED-98-24 Published: Oct 08, 1997. Publicly Released: Oct 08, 1997.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the fundamental weaknesses that need correcting in order to achieve a fully effective food safety system, and the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) associated regulatory authority.

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Agriculture and Food
Consumer protectionContaminated foodsFood and drug legislationFood inspectionFood safetyHealth hazardsInteragency relationsRegulatory agenciesSafety regulationSafety standards