ISSUE #3 - Safe to Eat

In 2006, several cases of food-borne illnesses called attention to the nation's process for ensur ing the safety of fresh fruit and vegetables. An outbreak of food poisoning from the dangerous bacteria E. coli. was traced in a bag of spinich. Testing revealed that this case originated at a California farm, where feral pigs had spread E. coli from cow manure into spinach fields. Similar incidents followed, causing more people to become ill. First, Americans are consuming greater amounts of fresh produce in an attempt to eat more healthfully. Unlike meat, fresh produce is often consumed raw. Many consumers have called for new safety regulations for the supply of fruit and vegetables. Whereas meat and poultry are highly regulated by the Department of Agriculture, fruit and vegetables fall under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the states. Thus far, the govern­ment has relied primarily on self-regulation by the industry and farmers.

obviously people are considering to eat healthier and they are putting some safety regulations on certain foods. E Coli has been found in 700 stereotypes and they have been identified. The E. coli serotypes that are responsible for the numerous reports of outbreaks traced to the consumption of contaminated foods and beverages. A lot of people still eat spinch even though they had the outbreak.

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