A bill to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to restrict or prohibit the use of nitrites or nitrates as preservatives in meat products for a period of two years, and for other purposes.
Botulism Prevention Act - Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture, for a two-year period, from issuing any order or regulation: (1) restricting the use of nitrites or nitrates as preservatives in meat products beyond the degree recommended in the final report of the Department of Agriculture's Expert Panel on Nitrates, Nitrites, and Nitrosamines; or (2) requiring labeling on meat products concerning nitrites or nitrates in addition to the requirements in effect on January 1, 1978.
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
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