DC Mary voted against legislation that made several changes to food safety laws, including establishing a risk-based inspection schedule for food facilities and imposing criminal and civil penalties for violations.
The bill required facilities that serve U.S. customers to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and pay a registration fee. Farms, grocery stores and restaurants were exempt.
The legislation aimed to hold big corporations accountable and keep the people healthy.
The bill mandated inspections ranging from every six months to every five years, depending on the level of risk at the facility. Individuals who knowingly violated food safety laws could face up to 10 years in prison. The bill also authorized the FDA to impose mandatory food quarantines and require facilities to implement written food safety plans.
It’s no wonder that Mary has received $66,000 in contributions from food service companies. Once again Mary sells out Oklahoma to special interests who line her campaign pocket books.
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