House sends food-safety measure to Obama for his signature

The measure, approved by the House on a 215-144 vote, would give the Food and Drug Administration new power to demand recalls and would require importers to certify the safety of what they're bringing into this country. It also would direct the FDA to inspect production facilities more frequently.The House of Representatives approved a sweeping food safety bill Tuesday that would strengthen the Food and Drug Administration and impose new rules on domestic production and trading partners. The vote was 215-144. The bill will now go to President Obama for his signature.

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