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FDA Gains Power to Sample Large Farms During Food Poisoning Investigations.

This law enhances food safety by granting the FDA authority to conduct microbial sampling on large animal feeding operations (CAFOs) when investigating foodborne illness outbreaks. This change allows public health officials to quickly pinpoint and eliminate the source of contamination, directly protecting consumers' health. Refusing reasonable access for sampling is now considered a violation.
Key points
The FDA can now access large animal farms (CAFOs) to take samples (plants, animals, water, environment) necessary to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.
The goal is to quickly determine the root cause of foodborne diseases, significantly improving public health protection.
Refusal by a farm to grant reasonable access for necessary sampling is prohibited and subject to enforcement.
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Print number: 118_S_2782
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-09-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FDA can now access large animal farms (CAFOs) to take samples (plants, animals, water, environment) necessary to investigate foodborne illness outbreaks.
  • The goal is to quickly determine the root cause of foodborne diseases, significantly improving public health protection.
  • Refusal by a farm to grant reasonable access for necessary sampling is prohibited and subject to enforcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health Agriculture