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Outreach Activities: Oakland, California

(08-03-07) - Secretary Leavitt and FDA Commissioner von Eschenbach, observe a demonstration of a new X-ray spectrometer used to screen food and other products.  The device helps the FDA more efficiently identify arsenic, lead, or other toxic metals in the field.

Secretary Leavitt observing a demonstration of a new X-ray spectrometer that can be used in the field to screen food and other products for toxic metals. HHS photo by John Mallos.