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Date Oct. 24, 2011 Report No. GAO-12-46 Title

Food and Drug Administration: Better Coordination Could Enhance Efforts to Address Economic Adulteration and Protect the Public Health

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Better Coordination Could Enhance Efforts to Address Economic Adulteration and Protect the Public Health GAO-12-46 October 2011 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Better Coordination Could Enhance Efforts to Address Economic Adulteration and Protect the Public Health Highlights...
Date Sept. 13, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-946T Title

Homeland Security: Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Responding to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 13, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges for the Food and Agriculture Sector in Respondi...
Date Aug. 19, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-652 Title

Homeland Security: Actions Needed to Improve Response to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters Affecting Food and Agriculture

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2011 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate HOMELAND SECURITY Actions Needed to Improve Response to Potential Terrorist Attacks and Natural Disasters Affecting Food and Agriculture GA...
Date May 3, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-376 Title

School Meal Programs: More Systematic Development of Specifications Could Improve the Safety of Foods Purchased through USDA's Commodity Program

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS More Systematic Development of Specifications Could Improve the Safety of Foods Purchased through USDA’s Commodity Program GAO-11-376 May 2011 SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Accountability • Integrity • Reliability More System...
Date April 14, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-286 Title

Seafood Safety: FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters SEAFOOD SAFETY FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources GAO-11-286 April 2011 SEAFOOD SAFETY Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Imported Seafood and Better Leverage Limited Resources Highlights of GAO-11-286, a ...
Date March 18, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-289 Title

Federal Food Safety Oversight: Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governmentwide Planning Is Needed to Address Fragmentation

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY OVERSIGHT Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governmentwide Planning Is Needed to Address Fragmentation GAO-11-289 March 2011 FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY OVERSIGHT Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Food Safety Working Group Is a Positive First Step but Governm...
Date Jan. 14, 2011 Report No. GAO-11-102 Title

Food Labeling: FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims

United States Government Accountability Office GAO January 2011 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD LABELING FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims GAO-11-102 January 2011 FOOD LABELING Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FDA Needs to Reassess Its Approach to Protecting Consumers from False or Misleading Claims Highlights of GAO-11-1...
Date Sept. 30, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-960 Title

Food and Drug Administration: Overseas Offices Have Taken Steps to Help Ensure Import Safety, but More Long-Term Planning Is Needed

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2010 Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Overseas Offices Have Taken Steps to Help Ensure Import Safety, but More Long-Term Planning Is Needed GAO-10-960 September 2010 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Overseas Offices H...
Date May 26, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-662T Title

Herbal Dietary Supplements: Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Testimony Before the Special Committee on Aging, U.S. Senate HERBAL DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Examples of Deceptive or Questionable Marketing Practices and Potentially Dangerous Advice Statement of Gregory D. Kutz, Managing Director Forensic Audits and Special Investigations GAO-1...
Date May 6, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-699T Title

Food Safety: FDA Could Strengthen Oversight of Imported Food by Improving Enforcement and Seeking Additional Authorities

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 6, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FOOD SAFETY FDA Could Strengthen Oversight of Imported Food by Improving Enforcement and Seeking Additional Authorities Statement of Lisa Shames, Direc...
Date April 23, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-182R Title

Food Safety: FDA Has Begun to Take Action to Address Weaknesses in Food Safety Research, but Gaps Remain

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 23, 2010 The Honorable Brad Miller Chairman Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Committee on Science and Technology House of Representatives Subject: Food Safety: FDA Has Begun to Take Action to Address Weaknesses in Food Safety Research, but Gaps Remain Dear Mr. Chairman: The United States faces challenges to ensur...
Date March 4, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-487T Title

Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: Weaknesses in USDA Enforcement

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 4, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT Weaknesses in USDA Enforcement Statement of Lisa Shames, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-10-487T Mr. Ch...
Date Feb. 19, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-203 Title

Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: Actions Are Needed to Strengthen Enforcement

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT Actions Are Needed to Strengthen Enforcement GAO-10-203 February 2010 HUMANE METHODS OF SLAUGHTER ACT Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-203, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Actions Are Needed to Strengthen Enforcement Why GAO Di...
Date Feb. 17, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-244SP Title

Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: USDA Inspectors' Views on Enforcement (GAO-10-244SP), February 2010, an E-supplement to GAO-10-203

Date Feb. 16, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-309R Title

Food Irradiation: FDA Could Improve Its Documentation and Communication of Key Decisions on Food Irradiation Petitions

United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 16, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Food Irradiation: FDA Could Improve Its Documentation and Communication of Key Decisions on Food Irradiation Petitions According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pathogens such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria cause an estimated 14 million cases of foo...
Date Feb. 3, 2010 Report No. GAO-10-246 Title

Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Food Ingredients Determined to Be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2010 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY FDA Should Strengthen Its Oversight of Food Ingredients Determined to Be Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) GAO-10-246 February 2010 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-10-246, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability FDA Should Strengthen Its Overs...
Date Sept. 15, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-873 Title

Food Safety: Agencies Need to Address Gaps in Enforcement and Collaboration to Enhance Safety of Imported Food

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2009 Report to Congressional Committees FOOD SAFETY Agencies Need to Address Gaps in Enforcement and Collaboration to Enhance Safety of Imported Food GAO-09-873 September 2009 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-873, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Agencies Need to Address Gaps in Enforce...
Date Aug. 20, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-649 Title

School Meal Programs: Changes to Federal Agencies' Procedures Could Reduce Risk of School Children Consuming Recalled Food

United States Government Accountability Office GAO August 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Changes to Federal Agencies’ Procedures Could Reduce Risk of School Children Consuming Recalled Food GAO-09-649 August 2009 SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-649, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Changes to Federal Agen...
Date Feb. 19, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-258 Title

Seafood Fraud: FDA Program Changes and Better Collaboration among Key Federal Agencies Could Improve Detection and Prevention

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2009 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate SEAFOOD FRAUD FDA Program Changes and Better Collaboration among Key Federal Agencies Could Improve Detection and Prevention GAO-09-258 February 2009 SEAFOOD FRAUD Highlights Hi...
Date Feb. 6, 2009 Report No. GAO-09-382CG Title

Government Operations: GAO's Work on Today's High Risk Issues and Long-Term Challenges

GAO’S WORK ON TODAY’S HIGH RISK ISSUES AND LONG –TERM CHALLENGES Before the Arizona Society of CPAs Phoenix, Arizona February 6, 2009 By Gene L. Dodaro Acting Comptroller General GAO-09-382CG Outline • Financial Institutions and Markets • GAO’s 2009 High Risk Update • Long-Term Challenges 2 GAO-09-382CG Financial Institutions and Markets • Financial Regulatory System • GAO Role i...
Date Nov. 5, 2008 Report No. GAO-09-60 Title

Genetically Engineered Crops: Agencies Are Proposing Changes to Improve Oversight, but Could Take Additional Steps to Enhance Coordination and Monitoring

United States Government Accountability Office GAO November 2008 Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS Agencies Are Proposing Changes to Improve Oversight, but Could Take Additional Steps to Enhance Coordination and Monitoring GAO-09-60 November 2008 GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS Highlights Highlights of GAO-09-60, a report to the ...
Date Sept. 26, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-1047 Title

Food Safety: Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce GAO-08-1047 September 2008 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-1047, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Improvements Needed in FDA Oversight of Fresh Produce Why GAO Did This Study In re...
Date Sept. 9, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-597 Title

Food Labeling: FDA Needs to Better Leverage Resources, Improve Oversight, and Effectively Use Available Data to Help Consumers Select Healthy Foods

United States Government Accountability Office GAO September 2008 Report to the Chair, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FOOD LABELING FDA Needs to Better Leverage Resources, Improve Oversight, and Effectively Use Available Data to Help Consumers Select Healthy Foods GAO-08-597 a...
Date June 12, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-909T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implement its Food Protection Plan

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 12, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY FDA Has Provided Few Details on the Resources and Strategies Needed to Implement its Food Protection Plan Statement...
Date June 10, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-794 Title

Food Safety: Selected Countries' Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness

United States Government Accountability Office GAO June 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Selected Countries’ Systems Can Offer Insights into Ensuring Import Safety and Responding to Foodborne Illness GAO-08-794 June 2008 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-794, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Selected Countries' Systems Can Off...
Date May 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-680 Title

International Food Security: Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015

United States Government Accountability Office GAO May 2008 Report to Congressional Requesters INTERNATIONAL FOOD SECURITY Insufficient Efforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2015 GAO-08-680 May 2008 INTERNATIONAL FOOD SECURITY Highlights Highlights of GAO-08-680, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability In...
Date April 17, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-686T Title

Humane Methods of Handling and Slaughter: Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, April 17, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Domestic Policy, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives HUMANE METHODS OF HANDLING AND SLAUGHTER Public Reporting on Violations Can Identify Enforcement Challenges and Enhance Transparency Statement of Lis...
Date Jan. 29, 2008 Report No. GAO-08-435T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: FDA's Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Food Protection Plan Proposes Positive First Steps, but Capacity to Carry Them Out Is Critical Statement ...
Date April 24, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-785T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government's Food Recall Programs

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY High-Risk Designation Can Bring Attention to Limitations in the Government’s Food Recall Programs Statement of Lis...
Date April 13, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-560 Title

Foreign Assistance: Various Challenges Impede the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid

United States Government Accountability Office GAO April 2007 Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOREIGN ASSISTANCE Various Challenges Impede the Efficiency and Effectiveness of U.S. Food Aid The Web version of this report was reposted on April 16, 2007, to reflect a change to the text on page 47, in line 8 of the last paragraph, the ‘‘1.8 people’’...
Date Feb. 8, 2007 Report No. GAO-07-449T Title

Federal Oversight of Food Safety: High-Risk Designation Can Bring Needed Attention to Fragmented System

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, February 8, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY High-Risk Designation Can Bring Needed Attention to Fragmented System Statement of David ...
Date May 17, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-549T Title

Overseeing the U.S. Food Supply: Steps Should be Taken to Reduce Overlapping Inspections and Related Activities

United States Government Accountability Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives OVERSEEING THE U.S. FOOD SUPPLY Steps Should be Taken to Reduce Overlapping Inspections and Related Activities Statement of Robert A. Ro...
Date March 30, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-213 Title

Oversight of Food Safety Activities: Federal Agencies Should Pursue Opportunities to Reduce Overlap and Better Leverage Resources

United States Government Accountability Office GAO March 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY ACTIVITIES Federal Agencies Should Pursue Opportunities to Reduce Overlap and Better Leverage Resources GAO-05-213 a March 2005 Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-213, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability OVERSIGHT OF FOOD SAFETY ACTIVITIES Fed...
Date Feb. 22, 2005 Report No. GAO-05-212 Title

Food Safety: Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safety Systems

United States Government Accountability Office GAO February 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safety Systems GAO-05-212 a February 2005 FOOD SAFETY Highlights Highlights of GAO-05-212, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Experiences of Seven Countries in Consolidating Their Food Safet...
Date Oct. 7, 2004 Report No. GAO-05-51 Title

Food Safety: USDA and FDA Need to Better Ensure Prompt and Complete Recalls of Potentially Unsafe Food

United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY USDA and FDA Need to Better Ensure Prompt and Complete Recalls of Potentially Unsafe Food GAO-05-51 a October 2004 FOOD SAFETY USDA and FDA Need to Better Ensure Prompt and Complete Recalls of Potentially Unsafe Food Highlights of GAO-05-51, a report to congressional requesters Two large ...
Date May 26, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-832R Title

Agriculture and Food: Posthearing Questions Related to Fragmentation and Overlap in the Federal Food Safety System

United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 26, 2004 The Honorable Jo Ann Davis Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization Committee on Government Reform House of Representatives Subject: Posthearing Questions Related to Fragmentation and Overlap in the Federal Food Safety System Dear Chairwoman Davis: On March 30, I testified before your subcommittee at...
Date March 30, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-588T Title

Federal Food Safety and Security System: Fundamental Restructuring Is Needed to Address Fragmentation and Overlap

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 30, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives FEDERAL FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM Fundamental Restructuring Is Needed to Address Fragmentation and Overlap Statement of Lawrence J. Dyckman, Di...
Date Jan. 30, 2004 Report No. GAO-04-246 Title

Food Safety: FDA's Imported Seafood Safety Program Shows Some Progress, but Further Improvements Are Needed

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Imported Seafood Safety Program Shows Some Progress, but Further Improvements Are Needed GAO-04-246 a January 2004 FOOD SAFETY FDA’s Imported Seafood Safety Program Shows Some Progress, but Further Improvements Are Needed Highlights of GAO-04-246, a report to congressional requesters M...
Date Nov. 19, 2003 Report No. GAO-04-259T Title

Bioterrorism: A Threat to Agriculture and the Food Supply

United States General Accounting Office GAO For Release on Wednesday November 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate BIOTERRORISM A Threat to Agriculture and the Food Supply Statement for the Record by Lawrence J. Dyckman, Director Natural Resources and Environment GAO-04-259T November 2003 BIOTERRORISM A Threat to Agriculture and the Food Supply Highlights of...
Date May 9, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-530 Title

School Meal Program: Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Outbreak Data and Food Safety Practices

United States General Accounting Office GAO May 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Outbreak Data and Food Safety Practices GAO-03-530 May 2003 SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS Highlights of GAO-03-530, a report to Congressional Requesters Few Instances of Foodborne Outbreaks Reported, but Opportunities ...
Date March 26, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-485 Title

Pesticides on Tobacco: Federal Activities to Assess Risks and Monitor Residues

United States General Accounting Office GAO March 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PESTICIDES ON TOBACCO Federal Activities to Assess Risks and Monitor Residues GAO-03-485 March 2003 PESTICIDES ON TOBACCO Highlights of GAO-03-485, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives Fed...
Date Feb. 14, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-342 Title

Food-Processing Security: Voluntary Efforts Are Under Way, but Federal Agencies Cannot Fully Assess Their Implementation

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD-PROCESSING SECURITY Voluntary Efforts Are Under Way, but Federal Agencies Cannot Fully Assess Their Implementation GAO-03-342 February 2003 FOOD-PROCESSING SECURITY Voluntary Efforts Are Under Way, but Federal Agencies Cannot Fully Assess Their Implementation Highlights of GAO-03-342, a report to Sena...
Date Jan. 1, 2003 Report No. GAO-03-96 Title

Major Management Challenges and Program Risks: Department of Agriculture

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Agriculture GAO-03-96 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report The U.S. Department of Agriculture is one of the federal government’s largest entities. The department’s overall mission is complex and covers a wide range of areas, inclu...
Date April 30, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-669T Title

Food Safety: Continued Vigilance Needed to Ensure Safety of School Meals

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, and the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management, and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Exp...
Date Jan. 25, 2002 Report No. GAO-02-183 Title

Mad Cow Disease: Improvements in the Animal Feed Ban and Other Regulatory Areas Would Strengthen U.S. Prevention Efforts

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MAD COW DISEASE Improvements in the Animal Feed Ban and Other Regulatory Areas Would Strengthen U.S. Prevention Efforts GAO-02-183 Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Weaknesses Exist in Federal BSE Prevention and Detection Efforts The Economic Impacts of a U.S. Outbreak Could Be Severe, and the Hea...
Date Oct. 10, 2001 Report No. GAO-02-47T Title

Food Safety and Security: Fundamental Changes Needed to Ensure Safe Food

United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, Restructuring and the District of Columbia, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, October 10, 2001 FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY Fundamental Changes Needed to Ensure Safe Food Statement of Robert A. Robinson, Managing...
Date July 9, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-702 Title

Food Safety: Federal Oversight of Shellfish Safety Needs Improvement

United States General Accounting Office GAO July 2001 Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY Federal Oversight of Shellfish Safety Needs Improvement GAO-01-702 Contents Letter Appendix I Scope and Methodology 1 30 Appendix II Comments From the Food and Drug Administration 31 Appendix III Comments From the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference ...
Date June 15, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-774 Title

Environmental Protection Agency: Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges

United States General Accounting Office GAO Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-01-774 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 15, 2001 The Honorable Fred Thompson Ranking Minority Member Committee on Governmental Affa...
Date Feb. 20, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-177 Title

Food Safety: Overview of Federal and State Expenditures

United States General Accounting Office GAO February 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters FOOD SAFETY Overview of Federal and State Expenditures GAO-01-177 Contents Letter Appendix I Objectives, Scope, and Methodology 1 23 Appendix II The Food Safety and Inspection Service’s Fiscal Years 1998 and 1999 Food Safety Expenditures 26 Appendix III The Food and Drug Administration’s Fiscal Year 19...
Date Jan. 31, 2001 Report No. GAO-01-204 Title

Food Safety: Federal Oversight of Seafood Does Not Sufficiently Protect Consumers

United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2001 Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Senate FOOD SAFETY Federal Oversight of Seafood Does Not Sufficiently Protect Consumers GAO-01-204 Contents Letter Appendixes Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 38 42 43 46 60 Appendix II: Seafood-Related Illnesses Appendix III: Seafood Safety Programs in the United State...