To prohibit the injection of carbon monoxide in meat products.

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Bill Number

HR 5991

Introduced

Jul 28, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Carbon monoxide Commerce Food safety Meat Meat packing industry Packaging

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Summary

Amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act to prohibit the use of carbon monoxide in any meat or meat food product or the packaging of any meat or meat food product.

Actions

Aug 7, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .
Jul 28, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 28, 2006

Introduced in House

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