Statute · United States Code

7 U.S.C. § 7655a — Food safety education initiatives

7 U.S.C. § 7655a

Type
Statute
Source
United States Code
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2025-01-06
Topic
labor-and-employment

The Secretary may carry out a food safety education program to educate the public and persons in the fresh produce industry about— (1) scientifically proven practices for reducing microbial pathogens on fresh produce; and (2) methods of reducing the threat of cross-contamination of fresh produce through sanitary handling practices. The Secretary may carry out the education program in cooperation with public and private partners. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023, to remain available until expended.

The Secretary may carry out a food safety education program to educate the public and persons in the fresh produce industry about— (1) scientifically proven practices for reducing microbial pathogens on fresh produce; and (2) methods of reducing the threat of cross-contamination of fresh produce through sanitary handling practices. The Secretary may carry out the education program in cooperation with public and private partners. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023, to remain available until expended.