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Creation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Early Food Safety Laws (1906-1930)

1862 - 1930

Codex Alimentarius and the Development of Global Food Standards (1961-2000)

1961 - 1999

2008 China Milk Scandal (Melamine) and International Responses (2008-2010)

2008 - 2010

1993 Jack in the Box E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak and Regulatory Aftermath (1993-1997)

1992 - 1999