USDA Agriculture Secretary to Nominate New Under Secretary for Food Safety
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on his intent to nominate Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D., to serve as under secretary for food safety.
“Dr. Esteban has a deep understanding of USDA’s commitment to protect the health of the public by providing food safety. Having held several leadership roles in USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), he has a proven, and extensive, track record on this key issue.