Inspectors push for more authority after Wampler Foods recall
The Wampler recall of 27.4 million pounds of poultry, tied to a Listeria outbreak, prompts scrutiny of USDA inspection power. CDC linked strains found at the plant and J L Foods Camden, while whistleblower Erthal accuses managers of delaying action. Lawmakers urge stronger inspector authority and a new USDA Listeria rule.
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Easton
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Calif
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Tony Corbo
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Kevin's Law push seeks USDA power over contaminated foods
Following Kevin Kowalcyk's death from an E coli infection, advocates press Sen. Tom Harkin for a bill to let USDA set limits on pathogens, order recalls, and impose penalties. Families like the Capriottis and Koesterers warn of gaps in food safety and urge tougher oversight.
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Critics Say USDA Too Cozy With Meat Industry Power
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that USDA regulators and top deputies largely come from meat and poultry backgrounds. Former officials and associates linked to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and ConAgra Foods are cited as shaping enforcement and policy directions, raising concerns about industry influence at the department.
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Infinity Park LLC
Indiana
Donnad Reifschneider
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