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The article reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has launched a criminal investigation over food contamination on the ice cream of the food company Blue Bell Creameries LP.

WASHINGTON -- After his mother died from eating contaminated peanut butter, Jeff Almer went to Washington to push for legislation that might save others from similar fates. And then he went again. And again. And again. Nearly two years have passed since Shirley Almer's death. In that time, food contamination involving chocolate chip cookie dough and eggs has sickened thousands more. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports the introduction of imported food safety legislation in the United States. Lawmakers responsible for legislation; Inspection of imported food and protection of US from intentionally contaminated products; Provision of the bill to allow the secretary of State to ban food from 'terrorist countries'.

Editorial. Comments on the bipartisan effort of the House in reaching an agreement on regulating pesticides in food. Remarkable nature of the agreement; Bill as most deserving of approval by the Senate and the administration.

Focuses on the contamination that foods may receive due to a bill passed by the House Republican `Contract With America.' Comments from President Bill Clinton's administration; Senate to schedule the Risk Assessment and Cost Benefit Act of 1995; Overall impact of the act; Further information pertaining to the contamination.