Lisa Murkowski
130:24 - 131:01
“As the FDA is assessing levels of PFAS and seafood, I would like your commitment to ensure that any public communications are science-based, they're balanced, they avoid creating unnecessary fear that could misinform consumers about health risks.”
- Speaker
- Lisa Murkowski
- Timestamp
- 130:24 – 131:01
- Transcript
- Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Hearings to examine the nomination of Heidi Overton
- Community
- Alaska News
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- September 24, 2026
From the transcript
We rely a lot on probably the healthiest of proteins out there, and that's Salmon, vital part of the diet in our economy and in our communities. As the FDA is assessing levels of PFAS and seafood, I would like your commitment to ensure that any public communications are science-based, they're balanced, they avoid creating unnecessary fear that could misinform consumers about health risks. Yes, Senator, thank you. And thank you for the time discussing Alaska and, and especially our shared passion for the tribal communities. Yes, if I'm confirmed, I'd commit to making sure that every food safety review is to the highest standard and communication about it is accurate.
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