Consumers rightly expect that the food products they purchase are both of high quality and safe.
Two food safety issues related to animal-derived foods are microbial and chemical hazards. Each investigator brought special expertise which made the collaboration synergistic. Since its inception, the amount of funding has not increased to adjust for inflation or cost of living increases. It is always best to contact the senators from your state and the representative from your district. Please write even if your Member of Congress does not serve on the agriculture committee.