Iemma's food law made Rudd sick

Dr Kaye said "If Food Minister Ian Macdonald had given this state world-standard 'name and shame' laws, Kevin Rudd would have been able to see the results of the last inspection of the eatery clearly displayed where he purchased the offending item.
 
"Because the Iemma government rolled over to the restaurant industry when the Food Act was amended in April of this year, the Prime Minister would not have been aware of how often the hot doggery or pie stand had been inspected.
 
"Under NSW laws, it is possible that the outlet had never been visited by an inspector.
 
"Even if it had, the results of the inspection would not be publicly available unless there was a penalty notice issued or the outlet was prosecuted.
 
"Kevin Rudd, along with thousands of other prepared food consumers in NSW each year, spent a very uncomfortable 24 hours because the Iemma government is denying this state the protection of proper 'name and shame' food laws.
 
"The Prime Minister was forced to play Russian roulette when he purchased his hot dog or party pie.
 
"Like too many other consumers, he lost and paid the price," Dr Kaye said.
 
 For more information: John Kaye 0407 195 455