On the recordAugust 22, 2010
the USDA is responsible for egg safety at processing plants, not the FDA, which is leading the inspection. This split jurisdiction created a disjointed inspection process.
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Rosa DeLauro criticizes the division of responsibilities between the USDA and FDA regarding egg safety inspections.
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