Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-110
§679b Pasteurization of Meat and Poultry
Title 21 › CHAPTER 12 — MEAT INSPECTION › SUBCHAPTER IV — AUXILIARY PROVISIONS › § 679b
Summary
The Secretary of Agriculture must run a public education program about what methods and treatments are available and safe for removing or greatly reducing harmful germs on meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products. The program must begin no later than 30 days after May 13, 2002. Congress may provide whatever money is needed to carry out the program.
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Title 21, §679b
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(1)In general
Effective beginning not later than 30 days after May 13, 2002, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct an education program regarding the availability and safety of processes and treatments that eliminate or substantially reduce the level of pathogens on meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products.
(2)Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and not as part of the Federal Meat Inspection Act which is classified to subchapters I to IV–A of this chapter.
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Citation
21 U.S.C. § 679b
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110