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Poppy Seed Safety: New Rules for Food and Health

This new act aims to enhance food safety by setting contamination limits for poppy seeds. This is intended to prevent accidental opiate poisoning and unwarranted drug accusations, impacting citizens' health and peace of mind.
Key points
Establishes limits for morphine, codeine, and other substances in poppy seeds to ensure they are safe for consumption.
Poppy seeds exceeding these limits will be considered adulterated food and prohibited from sale.
The act seeks to protect citizens from unintended opiate consumption and related health or legal issues.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1258
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
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_S_1258.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes limits for morphine, codeine, and other substances in poppy seeds to ensure they are safe for consumption.
  • Poppy seeds exceeding these limits will be considered adulterated food and prohibited from sale.
  • The act seeks to protect citizens from unintended opiate consumption and related health or legal issues.
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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

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 2025-12-23.

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