August Reader Poll Results: New Federal Food Safety Agency

In July, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Food Safety Administration Act, legislation that would establish the Food Safety Administration, a single food safety agency responsible for keeping the food we consume safe for market.

In August, we asked readers if they were in favor of such a move: Are you in favor of recently proposed legislation that would establish a new federal food safety agency that would replace the FDA?

Here's what 45 readers had to say:

• 51% said yes
• 31% said no
• 18% said I'm not following the news that closely

For our newest poll about National Food Safety Month, head here.