This bill, named the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act , seeks to prohibit the sale of food containing poppy seeds contaminated with unsafe levels of opiate alkaloids. It highlights that at least 19 deaths in the United States have been linked to morphine intoxication from contaminated poppy seeds, including that of Stephen Hacala. The legislation also notes instances of women testing positive for opiates at childbirth and a Department of Defense warning to servicemembers due to poppy seed consumption. These findings underscore the public health risks associated with unwashed or contaminated poppy seeds. To address these concerns, the Act mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and finalize rules within two years. These rules will define specific contamination levels for morphine, codeine, and other alkaloid compounds, beyond which poppy seeds will be considered adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This measure aims to prevent the sale of such unsafe products in interstate commerce, clarifying that contaminated poppy seeds are not exempt from regulation under the Controlled Substances Act.