Strengthens food safety by letting officials share info and destroy unsafe imports.
This bill would make it easier for federal, state, and local officials to share important food safety information, helping them respond faster to outbreaks and recalls. It would also give the government new power to order the destruction of imported food that poses a serious health risk, rather than letting it be sent back. These changes aim to protect consumers from unsafe food.
Today, sharing complete food safety information between federal and local agencies can be limited, and unsafe imported food might be re-exported. Also, the FDA's use of third-party food safety certifications is currently limited. This bill would expand how the FDA can use certifications from independent auditors to check food and facilities for safety. It would also allow the FDA to share complete food safety data with state and local authorities and give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the power to order the destruction of seriously unsafe imported articles within 90 days, without the option to export.
S 4974 · 119th Congress · July 14, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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