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"Important consumer warnings about mercury in fish, arsenic in drinking water and lead in cans are just a few examples of state food labeling requirements that would be eviscerated by this bill," the letter warned.

Supporters of the bill argue that a single national standard for food safety is needed to avoid confusion for consumers and food producers, who complain about having to create different food labels for different states.

"These different state standards hamper the flow of interstate commerce," said Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga. "They also lead to increased costs to manufacturers and distributors that are then, of course, passed on to consumers."
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