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Food Safety: New Rules for Poppy Seeds in Food Products.

This act aims to enhance food safety by setting contamination limits for poppy seeds. This means food products containing poppy seeds will need to meet new standards to protect consumers from harmful substances. As a result, citizens can feel safer knowing that the products they consume are regularly checked for contaminants.
Key points
The act introduces new limits for contaminants in poppy seeds, such as morphine and codeine, in food products.
Poppy seed products exceeding these limits will be deemed unsafe and prohibited from sale.
The goal is to protect public health and prevent cases of poisoning and false positive drug test results.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2615
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Process start date: 2025-04-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2615.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act introduces new limits for contaminants in poppy seeds, such as morphine and codeine, in food products.
  • Poppy seed products exceeding these limits will be deemed unsafe and prohibited from sale.
  • The goal is to protect public health and prevent cases of poisoning and false positive drug test results.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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