Pork Safety: Banning Sick Pigs from Food Supply and Protecting Workers.
This law aims to significantly improve food safety by completely removing sick or nonambulatory pigs from the meat supply chain. It bans certain growth-promoting drugs linked to animal illness and establishes strict new standards for humane transport and immediate euthanasia of distressed animals, directly protecting consumers from dangerous pathogens. Furthermore, the act mandates improved worker safety standards and provides strong whistleblower protections for reporting violations.
Key points
Total ban on the sale and slaughter of pigs unable to stand or walk unassisted, drastically reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
Prohibition of specific growth-promoting drugs (like ractopamine) and implementation of strict new rules for humane transport and handling of pigs.
Creation of a confidential online portal for reporting food safety violations and robust protection for employees who report unsafe practices or abuse.
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