Senator Patrick Leahy has re-introduced a bill that aims to impose strict penalties on people who knowingly distribute contaminated food.  The bill would allow prison terms of up to 10 years.  While most people will look at this bill as addressing the salmonella issue commonly associated with eggs, peanuts, and other foods often seen in the headlines, one must not forget that dietary supplements are categorized as food.  It would be a simple step to use this bill, if it passes, to prosecute those distributors of supplements who knowingly distribute products that are contaminated with illegal steroids or prescription drugs.  We will keep you advised of the bill’s progress.