A look at what food safety is, why it's important to be
careful when purchasing and preparing foods, and common things to look out for
when it comes to food safety.
Instances of contaminated food being purchased and consumed
are commonplace as noteworthy news items. One of the most recent food
contamination occurrences involved a company in Michigan which distributed
alfalfa sprouts tainted with salmonella, a bacteria found in dirty water,
birds, reptiles, and livestock. Exhibiting the classic symptoms of food
poisoning, salmonella causes extreme nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. The
disease poses a fatality risk in infants and the elderly but can be
successfully treated if proper care is administered to the infected individual
in a timely manner. Salmonella is one of the most common food borne diseases
found today.
When grocery shopping, find the expiration or "sell
by" date on food packages and make sure the date hasn't surpassed the
present date. Be aware, however, that there is no federal law restricting the
selling of food due to expired dates, with the exception of baby food and
formula. While perishable foods are stamped with a "sell by" date, or
a "best if used by" date, it is the consumer who must decide whether
they want to use this food, not the seller or manufacturer of the food.
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