To learn more about the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and why it matters, please visit:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) summary of the Act
FDA information on the investigation that resulted in U.S. Marshals seizing peanut products
CDC information on the 2008-2009 outbreak of Salmonella-contaminated peanut products
CDC information on a 2009 outbreak of E. coli-contaminated cookie dough
FDA information on plant inspections at issue in the outbreak of E. coli-contaminated cookie dough
CDC information on a hepatitis A outbreak linked to imported raw onions