Federal Food Safety Legislation Hits New Snag

RALEIGH — With 15 agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and even the Environmental Protection Agency now regulating food safety, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said a lack of regulations isn’t the problem. Instead, Coburn has cited “inconsistent oversight, ineffective coordination, and inefficient use of resources” for gaps in enforcement.