In this passage by, Dr. David Acheson (Ass. Commissioner FDA), claims that the FDA works very hard and meticulously to keep America's food safe. Working with Federal, State, and even consumers to insure their products to be safer than it already is. He also points out that imported foods are being closely monitored by food companies as well as border inspectors to make sure that the food we get from other countries are as safe as they can be.
Dr. David Acheson points out all major aspects of safety, from chemical contamination to educating consumers to prevent any other types of contamination on food. Also, to be able to catch problems early on to fix or prevent the issue from ever happening again.
I've worked for the food industry for about 10 years now and what I can relate to is when the F.D.A. takes action on teaching consumers. As a bartender, I know all the strict regulations they enforce on us. From behind the kitchen to bar fruit purees, and believe me, it's a very stressful process. Our restaurant always fears their inspections and makes sure everything is clean, sanitized, and stored properly for when they do arrive.
Being raised in a third world country, I have seen all the wrong ways to serve and prepare food as well as feeling the consequence. I have been the victim of a bad case of food-borne illness and It was on of the worst days of my life. Through the pain of past experience, I've become more appreciative of the F.D.A's efforts of improving food safety to the public. Some countries don't have even have that luxury. Everyday they work better for the public. There may be outbreaks here and there as we see on the news but I've always seen them take all necessary actions to keep America's food supply safe.
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