To: President Donald Trump, The Ohio State House, The Ohio State Senate, The United States House of Representatives, and The United States Senate
FDA: Post consumer warnings where we can see them!
IMPLEMENT “POINT OF SALE” WARNINGS FOR ALL FOOD UNDER SAFETY ADVISORY
We should not have to compare our shopping list to the FDA website! So many, especially the elderly, do not have internet access. How will they learn of the risks of these products?
Because of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-353), the FDA now has important new authorities and tools to keep us safe. Section 211 of the FSMA gives the FDA the explicit power to require postings for consumers at the point of sale (POS):
With just a simple piece of paper posted at the point of purchase, millions of American families can be spared the consequences of purchasing tainted products.
I am imploring you to act immediately to:
• IMPLEMENT FSMA SECTION 211 requiring warnings to be prominently displayed in stores.
• AMEND FSMA SECTION 211 to include all retailers, not just major chains.
• SPECIFY THAT WRITTEN WARNINGS must be displayed with the affected product, not just at the cash register
Help us to keep our families safe.
Sincerely,
We should not have to compare our shopping list to the FDA website! So many, especially the elderly, do not have internet access. How will they learn of the risks of these products?
Because of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-353), the FDA now has important new authorities and tools to keep us safe. Section 211 of the FSMA gives the FDA the explicit power to require postings for consumers at the point of sale (POS):
With just a simple piece of paper posted at the point of purchase, millions of American families can be spared the consequences of purchasing tainted products.
I am imploring you to act immediately to:
• IMPLEMENT FSMA SECTION 211 requiring warnings to be prominently displayed in stores.
• AMEND FSMA SECTION 211 to include all retailers, not just major chains.
• SPECIFY THAT WRITTEN WARNINGS must be displayed with the affected product, not just at the cash register
Help us to keep our families safe.
Sincerely,
Why is this important?
Every day, every person in this country faces potentially lethal food products. Have you heard of the FDA Reportable Food Registry that lists products that have a “reasonable probability of causing serious adverse effects”? I believe that the FDA has the responsibility to inform consumers of possible risks and we have the RIGHT to make informed decisions.
My name is Terry Safranek, and my beloved dog Sampson was a victim of tainted chicken jerky treats made in China – a product that has been under investigation by the FDA since 2007! Days after eating one of these treats, days of suffering, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let him go. I had no idea that there was (and still is) a major ongoing investigation by the FDA.
The danger doesn’t stop at pet treats. Prescription drugs, baby formula, black licorice and pet treats are just some of items that are currently under FDA Advisory. The only way to find these warnings is to search on-line. The average consumer doesn't compare their grocery list to the FDA website, nor should they be expected to do so. And if you don't have internet access, how are you supposed to learn what products might be putting your family at risk?
In 2011, Congress finally enacted - and President Obama signed into law - the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which explicitly gives the FDA the authority to post warnings at the retail locations where the product is sold.
With just a simple piece of paper posted on store shelves, millions of American families can be spared the consequences of purchasing potentially dangerous products. There are so many loopholes that allow hazards to reach our homes and families. This is our last line of defense!
My name is Terry Safranek, and my beloved dog Sampson was a victim of tainted chicken jerky treats made in China – a product that has been under investigation by the FDA since 2007! Days after eating one of these treats, days of suffering, we had to make the heartbreaking decision to let him go. I had no idea that there was (and still is) a major ongoing investigation by the FDA.
The danger doesn’t stop at pet treats. Prescription drugs, baby formula, black licorice and pet treats are just some of items that are currently under FDA Advisory. The only way to find these warnings is to search on-line. The average consumer doesn't compare their grocery list to the FDA website, nor should they be expected to do so. And if you don't have internet access, how are you supposed to learn what products might be putting your family at risk?
In 2011, Congress finally enacted - and President Obama signed into law - the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) which explicitly gives the FDA the authority to post warnings at the retail locations where the product is sold.
With just a simple piece of paper posted on store shelves, millions of American families can be spared the consequences of purchasing potentially dangerous products. There are so many loopholes that allow hazards to reach our homes and families. This is our last line of defense!