21 U.S.C. 679b: Pasteurization of meat and poultryText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 21-FOOD AND DRUGSCHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION
§679b. Pasteurization of meat and poultry
(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.
( Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10808(a) , May 13, 2002 , 116 Stat. 530 .)
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.