To remove aflatoxin contaminated corn in the 1988 or 1989 corn crop from the food chain, to provide indemnification to producers of such corn, and to assure foreign and domestic markets of U.S. corn a safe, high quality product.
Aflatoxin Food Safety Act of 1989 - Amends the United States Grain Standards Act to provide for aflatoxin contamination testing of all corn shipped in foreign commerce.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) indemnify corn producers for aflatoxin contamination losses due to 1988 or 1989 weather or related conditions; (2) establish standardized testing equipment and procedures; and (3) conduct related research.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture.
Mr. Beilenson asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Rules have until midnight on July 21 to file a report on H.R. 2641. Agreed to without objection.
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