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NJ AR51
NJ AR51Urges United States Department of Agriculture to declare Salmonella strain that causes human illness an adulterant.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to declare any strain of Salmonella that causes human illness as an adulterant. The State of New Jersey emphasizes its dedication to the health and well-being of its residents and the pivotal role of food safety in upholding this commitment. Given the public health implications of Salmonella, which leads to an estimated 1.4 million cases of foodborne illness and more than 400 deaths annually in the United States, the presence of this pathogen in food products is of grave concern. The USDA is tasked with ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products in the United States. While the USDA has taken steps to address the risk of Salmonella in certain raw chicken products, this resolution strongly urges more uniform and comprehensive action. By categorizing any strain of Salmonella that causes human illness as an adulterant, the USDA would be taking a significant step toward reducing the distribution of contaminated food and further safeguarding public health.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products, to officially classify any strain of Salmonella bacteria that can make humans sick as an "adulterant." An adulterant is something that makes a food product impure or harmful. The resolution highlights that Salmonella is a common cause of foodborne illness, leading to millions of infections, hospitalizations, and hundreds of deaths annually in the U.S., and that while the USDA has taken some steps to address Salmonella in specific products, this resolution calls for a more consistent and comprehensive approach to protect public health by preventing contaminated food from reaching consumers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR51 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/AR/51_I1.HTM |
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