When most Americans buy ingredients to prepare food, purchase ready-to-eat foods, or seek a restaurant dining experience, they probably never give a second thought to where the food came from and whether it is safe to consume. This is because the U.S. food supply has earned a reputation of being one of the safest in the world. There are millions of meal experiences every day, and according to a 2011 Food Marketing Institute consumer survey, a majority of Americans feel somewhat or completely con…