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Mad Cow Highlights Need for Continued Funding of APHIS Program

Washington, D.C. - Statement of Nasima Hossain, U.S. PIRG Public Health Advocate, on the identification of a dairy cow in California with Mad Cow Disease and cuts to the APHIS Program.

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Bagged Lettuce Recall and Fresh Produce Inspections

The Agriculture Department’s tiny $5 million Microbiological Data Program screens high-risk fresh produce throughout the year for bacteria including Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria. Cutting this program will leave public health officials without a crucial tool used to investigate deadly foodborne illnesses in fresh produce leaving inspections in the hands of produce producers.

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New Report Series, “American Lives at Risk”

A new report by Demos and the U.S. PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) finds that Americans’ lives, health and livelihoods would be put at risk if so called “regulatory reform” proposals now being considered by the U.S. Congress were to become law.

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Stop Using Pink Slime in School Lunches

 Washington, D.C. - Statement of Nasima Hossain, U.S. PIRG Public Health Advocate, on the USDA’s decision to buy 7 million pounds of ammonia treated meats for school lunches.

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Listeria Contaminated Eggs Yanked From 34 States

Friday’s announcement of widespread listeria contamination in eggs produced in Minnesota underscores the need for food inspections to happen at more regular intervals.

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Popular Magnets Still Pose Danger if Swallowed

Statement of Nasima Hossain Public Health Advocate, on the continued danger of magnets to children.

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A Lower Standard for Lead Poisoning

U.S. PIRG applauds the Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in their important decision to protect the safety and well-being of our littlest consumers: children. The Panel recommended the government lower the threshold of lead in blood that qualifies as lead poisoning in children.

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