H.R. 8430: Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2026, aims to improve the sharing of food safety information between federal and various state-level authorities. Here are the key components of the bill:

Information Sharing Authorization

The bill amends an existing section of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to grant the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to share specific food safety information with state, local, Tribal, and territorial health authorities. The information that can be shared includes:

• Data on foodborne illness surveillance.
• Results from laboratory sampling and testing.
• Inspection results and associated information.
• Lists of food product distributors related to recalls and outbreaks.
• Consumer complaints concerning food products.
• Any additional information deemed necessary for public health protection.

The Secretary is expected to share this information as soon as reasonably practicable.

Disclosure Limitations

The bill also includes conditions regarding the further disclosure of the shared information. Any state, local, Tribal, or territorial authority receiving the information is prohibited from sharing it without permission from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unless the disclosure is necessary to manage a foodborne illness outbreak, execute a recall, or perform other enforcement activities within the state.

Amendments to Grant Programs

Additionally, the bill proposes amendments to grant programs under another section of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Key changes include:

• Extending the duration of certain grants from three years to five years.
• Stipulating that funding in subsequent years of a grant will depend on a successful evaluation of the program after the first year.

These amendments aim to enhance food safety initiatives through improved funding and support for related programs.

Applicability of Grant Amendments

The changes regarding grant duration and evaluation criteria will only apply to grants awarded after the enactment of this bill.

Relevant Companies

• TSN - Tyson Foods, Inc.: This company may be impacted by increased scrutiny and information sharing regarding food safety inspections and recalls.
• SYY - Sysco Corporation: As a major food distributor, Sysco could face enhanced regulatory requirements related to foodborne illness data and recall distributions.
• KHC - The Kraft Heinz Company: Food safety information sharing might affect Kraft Heinz's operations concerning inspection results and consumer complaints.