...“Food Safety- noun- the issues surrounding the production, handling, storage and cooking of food that determine whether or not it is safe to eat.”(Agriculture Dictionary.com) Have you ever wondered if what you are buying from the grocery store or market is safe to eat? Or if the Burger you ordered is fresh? Well, in the U.S. you can obtain a deadly bacterium by just eating a single under cooked burger or even grabbing a fresh healthy salad, which contains E.Coli from unwashed produce. Your daily food consumption needs to be a constant concern to every member of your family. The Food and Drug Administration is attempting to keep things in control but every year there are over 1,000 incidences reported and hundreds of deaths from contaminated food. Until the agencies that are in charge of food safety which include the FDA and also the Department of Agriculture and World Trade Organization. Recently they added the Food Safety Modernization Act, but even with this department’s food safety is still a major global issue. In order to improve food safety and quality the Food and Drug administration needs more power to mandate inspections more frequently and to increase the severity of the requirements to prevent deadly pathogens that cause thousands of illnesses and deaths each year. There is major concern for the safety of our food in the United States. According to Hosansky, “an estimated 5,000 people die yearly and some 76 million are sickened because of food borne pathogens like...
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...proper cooking temperatures of foods, and not washing foods before consumption are a few of the causes of foodborne illnesses. The United States treats about 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses a year according to the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (2016). The FDA (2016) has four safe food handling interventions for public: 1. Clean: Wash hands and surfaces often 2. Separate: Raw meat from other foods 3. Cook: Cook to the right temperature 4. Chill: Refrigerate foods promptly There are several other interventions that may need to be incorporated to protect the public. Making it mandatory that all food service workers, butchers etc were gloves. Increasing the amount of inspections from the FDA in grocery stores, food service establishments, slaughter houses etc to hopefully decrease the amount of outbreaks of foodborne illnesses by identifying potential issues before they reach the public. Continue to educate the public on food-borne illnesses and ways to prevent them. Many agencies monitor and address compliance when it comes to foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2015) is responsible for “protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation”. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2011) is responsible for the Food Safety...
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...Trident University XXXXXXXXXXXX Module 2 Case Study- Food Safety; Pests and Vectors; Air Quality BHE314 - Environmental Health and Safety XXXXXXXX, Ph.D. XXXXXXXXXXX Food Safety Question 1: There have been several complaints in your community about dirty restaurants. Several restaurants are no longer in business as a result of a television expose. You are the head of a citizen task force and have been asked to make recommendations for improved food safety. The members of the task force are at odds over which approach to food safety best serves the interests of the community. Please provide a response to the following questions: A. Explain which of the following two approaches to enhance food safety would be more effective in the long run - a stronger enforcement program by the local health department, or a mandatory food safety training requirement for all restaurant employees. b. Describe worker behaviors that may promote or compromise food safety. Please provide, at least, two examples. Question 2: Recently there have been numerous reports on increased mosquito bites in several neighborhoods in your community. Your staff has investigated these reports and has found them to be justified. As a matter of fact, there have been an increasing number of complaints that mosquitoes are preventing people from staying out in the early mornings and evenings. Additionally, the local health department has informed you that there has been an increase in reported cases of...
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...The Food And Drug Administration has made a rule that requires motor carriers and shippers to make sure that vehicles are cleaned and properly-refrigerated when they are transporting food. Doug Morris is the OOIDA Director Of Safety And Security Operations. He has stated that the changes are something that they have been working on since January 2013. He also stated that these are major changes dealing with the housing, shipping and production of food. The Food And Drug Administration Modernization Act sets requirements for carriers, loaders and shippers who are involved in transporting both human and animal food. People are required to use the proper sanitary practices in order to ensure that food is safely transported. The rule specifically...
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...The issue of cleaning up food production spiked in the early 20th century, when factories and other means of mass producing the food came up. Upton Sinclair wrote “The Jungle”, detailing the horrid conditions in the factories; feces were found in much of the factory’s food and the workers had no sanitation training whatsoever. The factory was just a pile of filth. This is when the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) really cracked down on its policies, like the Pure Food and Drug Act. Since then, the FDA, along with other branches of the government have heightened the standards that food is held to. Many people blame the government when it is actually the companies who are producing the food who are to be held responsible. Even though companies do not always hold high standards for their quality of food, the government makes food quality one of their biggest concerns, and holds a high standard for it. Concerns of food safety includes many things like assuring the quality of packaging and the sanitary policies of company, but by far the most focused on and possessing the potential to do the most harm, is the issue of food-borne illness. “Food borne illness remains a huge public health challenge in the United States, causing an estimated 48 million illness episodes and 3000 deaths annually (Stewart).” The government is the one that is ultimately held responsible for these deaths and episodes, even if the companies slip up and cause one of these. Bashing the government is the logical...
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...• The video targets three foods; Cantaloupes, Peanut butter (peanuts) and Spinach. • The focus of this new approach is to prevent outbreaks instead of treat them after people have gotten sick. In the video and article, they talk about implementing new rules to test foods before they actually cause an outbreak, requiring manufacturers to create plans to clean equipment and keep animals out of crops. They also mentioned implementing new laws and regulations to prevent food contamination along with approval from the government that will apply to foreign and domestic providers. • Some of the laws are: 1. Test food as they leave the fields. 2. Process peanuts at high temperatures to prevent salmonella 3. Design proper storage to keep food covered, so birds cannot contaminate the product. 4....
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...p-phenylenediamine caused horrible blisters, abscesses, and ulcers on the face, eyelids, and eyes of the consumers who used Lash Lure, and it led to blindness for some. In one instance, the ulcers were so severe that a woman developed a bacterial infection and died. This incident and others like it led the United States Congress to pass the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act of 1938. This law gave the FDA regulatory authority over cosmetic products, and companies began to test products and ingredients on animals in an effort to assure safety for consumers. The FDA “urges cosmetic manufacturers to conduct whatever tests are appropriate to establish that their cosmetics are safe”, but “does not specifically mandate animal testing for cosmetic safety.” The issue that is being raised is it ethical to harm an animal for the sake of marketing a new cosmetic product. Facts: Every year, an estimated 70 million animals are maimed or killed for cosmetic testing in the US alone, and nearly $12 billion taxpayer dollars are spent yearly on the practice. Labs that use mice, rats, birds, reptiles and amphibians are exempted from the minimal protections under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate standards and other requirements governing the humane handling, housing, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals by dealers, research facilities, exhibitors, carriers, and intermediate handlers. The AWA defines animal to mean “any live or dead...
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...Is our food supply safe? It’s a difficult question to answer; in my opinion our food is not safe. Billions of people consume food daily across the world, throughout school, restaurants and work which some of it is not safe to eat. There are many reasons why I think it is not safe because most food items are mixed with other condiments. And a lot of food is not naturally grown, for example, the chicken we eat most of it is not produced naturally. Chicken and cows are injected with hormones, so they will able to grow and produce more meat. Also foods that are produced in factories are not sanitary to eat. Because you don’t know how long it has been there or what it contains. Microbes can be spread in many different ways....
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...Contamination of Livestock and Its Effects on Food Safety Abstract This research paper will examine the government’s attempt to reduce the manufacturing contamination of the nation’s meat supply. Federal, state and local agencies work together in order to create a source, reason, actions necessary to control and prevent foodborne illnesses from reoccurring. Increase in the number of food related illnesses have people wondering if meat and processed food will ever be safe to eat. Cattle contaminated with bacteria such as E-Coli get their way to grocery stores due to improper management of the food production system. Change in food safety policies and assessment guidelines prompted state and local health officials to inform Americans on the dangers of contaminated meat products and other foods. President Obama has proposed new guidelines in the Food Safety Act; more stringent measures taken in the investigation of meat production, factory farming and facilities by the USDA and the FDA. Opposing entities dispute that animals need protection from parasites and bacteria as well also and should be proven that antibiotic use in animals is harmful to humans. There is not enough concrete evidence to prove that use of antibiotics or hormones in meat products are a threat to humans if consumed. So enlighten by the present debate the government has permitted use of chemicals, and other substances in production and processing of meat and processed foods, not for just animal health and welfare...
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...alcohol control The pure food and drug act of 1906 The pure food and drugs act of 1906 was an important piece of the progressive Era registration. This act was enacted to safeguard the public against the adulteration of food and also from the products which were identified to be healthful without the scientific support. It was applied to the goods that were shipped in the foreign commerce. The main reason was to safeguard against misbranding or adulteration. The adulteration was as a result of poisonous color or flavor in food or even various ingredients that which would be harmful to the health of humans. The provisions included development of the food and drug administration that was entrusted on with the charge of testing of all drugs and foods that was meant for human consumption (Curtis, 2013). The provisions required that there be prescriptions from the licensed physicians prior to purchasing certain drugs by the patients. There were also requirements for the label caution for drugs that are addictive. In case a distributor or a manufacturer were caught offending this enforcement they were liable for prosecution by the central government. However distributors were not entirely liable to this action if they could show a sufficient guarantee from the vendors (Curtis, 2013). The pure food and drug act also required that certain drugs inclusive of alcohol, heroin, cocaine, cannabis and morphine to be labeled accurately with dosage and contents. This act also required that chemical...
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...The 1997 Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act (FDAMA) amended the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) to include several new provisions added by Congress. One provision is the requirement that sponsors of approved drugs and biological products, report on the progression of Post Marketing Requirements (PMR) and Post Marketing Commitments (PMC) annually. Section 506B of FDCA authorizes the FDA to track and monitor the progress of PMR/PMC to ensure completion in a timely manner. FDA accomplishes this task by reviewing Annual Status Reports (ASRs) submitted by the sponsor for completeness and accuracy. Sponsors of approved drugs and biological products that have entered into an agreement to conduct a post marketing study or trial...
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...Food safety has become a recent phenomenon in the United States. Over the years, there have been outbreaks of E. Coli in restaurants for example, Chipotle and Jack in the Box and salmonella in peanut butter and cucumbers. The only way that citizens will feel serene with the food they eat is if they are assured that the food is safe to ingest. The United States Department of Agriculture is an organization that educates the public about the importance of food safety, but do not actually do anything to prevent infection and contamination. Although the Food Safety and Inspection Service confirms that the nation’s supply of meat, poultry and eggs are safe and properly labeled (Food Safety | USDA), it does not mean that the food could not become contaminated later. Even though the FDA says they are trying to better the food safety system, they are not doing an efficient job because too many restaurants are getting contaminated and closing down (What Government Does). The issue of food safety is of great importance to the American society because it is a health violation that is not being accounted for. Passing more food safety legislations, including effective tests run by the FDA will be the best solution to resolve food safety issues and will decrease infection in American citizens. E. coli and...
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...In recent months there has been much discussion over the pros and cons of drone commercialization in regards to its effect on economy, uses, and potential risks to the public. In 2012, Congress passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 in favor of the commercialization of drones which proposed general rules for small unmanned aircraft systems conducting non-recreational operations. Although speculations about these new rules in regards to United States’ businesses and economy are promising, issues such as privacy and safety have been neglected. The history of drones derived from the Wright Brother’s breakthrough experimentation with manned aircraft flight. Nearly a century later, “swift technological...
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...this paper was prepared by me specifically for this course.Student’s Signature: Kaley AguirreInstructor’s Grade on Assignment:Instructor’s Comments: | | CVF Question 1: Relevant micro environmental factors (level 1). What impact do these issues have on the focal organization? Publix Supermarkets Inc. has over 140,000 employees, 1000 stores, and operates in the southern region of the United States including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. They have been named one of the best companies to work for from Fortune Magazine, ranked third in customer service by Consumer Report, and in 2012, was the most profitable supermarket in the nation outperforming leading supermarkets Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Publix success can be attributed to its customer centric strategy which aims to achieve complete customer satisfaction through customer intimacy and extensive customer training. In order for Publix to continue its success in the supermarket market and achieve customer intimacy, the company must examine both the macro and micro environments. Assessing the macro environment involves identifying the impact of several key factors on Publix. These factors include societal shifts, changing...
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...English 1010 29 October 2011 Is Food Fit to Eat? With all the recent news about tainted food and related deaths, are people defying death with every meal they eat? Considering only the United States (US) population of over 312 million people eating three meals a day, almost one billion meals are eaten in this country every day. Each person who consumes food is a potential victim of food poisoning. In the US, there are two agencies that oversee the safety of food production and processing: the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gets involved in food safety when a contamination outbreak occurs. According to the CDC, there are an estimated 76 million cases of food poisoning annually. Within those reported cases, 5,000 cases result in the victim’s death and 325,000 people require hospitalization. Compared to the hundreds of millions of meals consumed in the US each year, reported deaths from food poisoning are relatively low, especially considering that deaths caused by automobile accidents in the US have averaged over 35,000 annually for the past ten years. The government regulatory agencies cannot prevent or control every source of food contamination prior to consumption, even with a larger budget. According to Sherri McGarry, a senior advisor in the FDA’s Office of Foods, “The food chain is very complex. There are many steps, and the more steps there are...
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