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HR 2615119th CongressIntroduced
Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act
Introduced: Oct 14, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act establishes contamination limits for poppy seeds to prevent morphine poisoning and requires FDA rulemaking.
Key Points
- 1Requires HHS to establish contamination levels for morphine, codeine, and other alkaloids in poppy seeds
- 2Deems contaminated poppy seeds as adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- 3Honors Stephen Hacala who died from contaminated poppy seed consumption
- 4Addresses 19 confirmed deaths from poppy seed morphine contamination
- 5Maintains applicability of Controlled Substances Act to contaminated seeds
Impact Areas
Food safety and consumer protectionFDA regulatory authorityPoppy seed importers and food manufacturersPublic health and drug safetyDrug testing programs (military, employment)
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