Guest guest Posted January 17, 1999 Report Share Posted January 17, 1999 Hi Everyone: Below are examples of form letters to send to the above agencies. The letters should be changed into your own words and kept to one page. The parentheses ( ) mark where where you should add your own personal experience/information. The first letter is to the FDA and you can send it now because you have the docket number. Here is that letter: Dockets Management Branch Food and Drug Administration Room 1-23 12420 Parklawn Drive Rockville, MD 20857 RE: Docket Number 7774 Dear Sir/Madam: I would like to be added as a petitioner to the petition of the Humane Farming Association v Jane Henney, FDA Docket Number 7774. I reside at (address). My (relative), (occupation), died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) at (facility or home), after his/her initial diagnosis was ________________. The articles in this petition will combat the spread of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs). The animal feed regulations need to be specific without exceptions. Rendering practices have to be changed in order that the product is safe for humans and animals. You have got to prevent the potential spread of TSE, BSE and CWD. (You can describe your personal experiences here) Having seen the excruciating death and suffering caused by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, it is important that my needs be met. Sincerely, ================================================================ The second letter is to Dr. Shalala at the Department of Health and Human Services. Please do not send this letter yet. I will let you know if we need a docket number for Dr.Shalala's letter as soon as I find out. Donna Shalala Secretary Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, Southwest Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: Humane Farming Association v Donna Shalala & Gene s Dear Secretary Shalala: I would like to be added as petitioner to the petition of the Humane Farming Association v Donna Shalala, Dept. of Health and Human Services and Gene s, Legal Advisor to CDC and ATSDR, Docket Number (if needed). I reside at (address). My (relative), (occupation), died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) at (facility/home) after his/her initial diagnosis was ____________. Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE) are a human health threat. The requests in this petition will enable better testing, monitoring, reporting and maintaining information. Surveillance of the victims is also necessary. My aim, as a petitioner, is also to obtain accurate statistics and to inform the medical profession of this disease as it is still misdiagnosed and underreported on death certificates. This knowledge comes from my own experience and with others with whom I have come in contact with. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease is a terrifying disease and death and I will supply you with details if you are interested. Having seen the excruciating death and suffering caused by CJD, it is important that my needs be met. Sincerely, ========================================================== Please write your letters as soon as possible... Thanks... Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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