HB6512: Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To prohibit the sale of food that is, or contains, unsafe poppy seeds.
Plain-language summary
This bill would ban the sale of food containing poppy seeds that are deemed unsafe. The bill applies to any food product sold in the United States that includes or is made from poppy seeds. 'Unsafe' poppy seeds would be defined by the bill's regulations. The bill is currently in its early stage after being introduced in Congress by Representative Steve Womack.
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HB6512: Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act