Date

5-2024

Document Type

Capstone Project (Open Access)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Department

Humanities & Communication

Abstract

While the issue of food safety has always been a concern for humanity, what that looks like has changed drastically over time. Instead of trying to judge if a stream has safe drinking water, consumers are now faced with deciding which preservatives and pesticides they expose themselves to. With the multitude of United States agencies tasked with protecting the public, standards and quality control processes should be transparent and efficient. Since the creation of the Bureau of Chemistry, numerous acts have been passed that regulate ingredients, processing procedures, and minimize contamination risks. When a spoiled product enters the food web, there are stages of recall responses to limit harm to consumers and track down the present error. By examining the processes in place to protect consumers from harm, we can determine if our current system is effective or if changes need to be made. By looking at the governing aspects of our food protective agencies, we can uncover potential reasons why our system isn’t as effective as it is on paper. While completing these evaluations, a conclusion will be made about if the shortcomings of the FDA are a result of a broken system or typical errors expected of such a large organization.

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