Food Policy Issues Incite Strong Opinions

Every year one in six Americans becomes sick from foodborne illnesses, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite the passing of new laws and regulations designed to ensure the quality of domestic and imported foods, minimize foodborne illness, and increase food safety, the frequency of foodborne illnesses causes many to question whether the quality of the nation’s food is …