The Subcommittee on Health held a hearing titled, “How Do We Fix Our Ailing Food Safety System?” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing explored some of the key concepts that could be included in a model food safety bill.

Witness List

• Caroline Smith DeWaal, Food Safety Director, Center for Science in the Public Interest
• William Hubbard, Former Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning, Food and Drug Administration, Advisor, Alliance for a Stronger FDA
• Martin Cole, Ph.D., Research Professor of Biology and Director, National Center for Food Safety and Technology, Illinois Institute of Technology
• Thomas E. Stenzel, President and CEO, United Fresh Produce Association
• Jim Lugg, Former Executive Vice President, Food Safety and Quality, Fresh Express, Consultant, Chiquita Brands

Documents

• Chair Pallone's Opening Statement
• Chair Waxman's Opening Statement
• Testimony of Caroline Smith DeWaal
• Testimony of William Hubbard
• Testimony of Martin Cole
• Testimony of Thomas E. Stenzel
• Testimony of Jim Lugg
• Preliminary Transcript

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