U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack commented on the new under secretary for food safety.
Dr. Jose Emilio Esteban, Ph.D., was recently sworn in to the new position, according to a Jan. 4 USDA news release.
"Dr. Esteban has a long and well-documented commitment to food safety and public health," Vilsack said in the release. "With over two decades of experience at USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, he has been on the front lines of protecting the public from foodborne illness for much of his career."
Vilsack also expressed his confidence in Esteban and the new under secretary's future at USDA, the release reported.
"I am confident that Dr. Esteban's leadership and experience is the right combination to advance our commitment to maintaining public health and reducing foodborne illness," Vilsack said in the release. "I look forward to working with him as USDA continues to address foodborne challenges head-on with innovative solutions and proactive measures."
