FDA urges Congress to pass bill mandating food manufacturers test for lead
The U.S. Food and Drug administration is urging Congress to pass legislation to mandate food manufacturers to test imported products for lead.
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The U.S. Food and Drug administration is urging Congress to pass legislation to mandate food manufacturers to test imported products for lead.
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