FDA Struggling to Protect Us

I can’t remember having heard so much about food illnesses than I have over the last 6 to 8 months. If I’m not mistaken, the FDA warned us about bagged spinach being tainted, as well as bagged salads. Most of this being imported. Now, peanut butter and spinach again. What is going on?

Well, it seems the FDA has reduced the number of inspections they do over the last few years. It has been reported on MSNBC.com that the number of inspections made by the FDA has been cut by 47% in just the last 3 years. From what I read, the rise in the cost of employing inspectors, even though the budget has increased.

I think things are only going to get worse before they get any better. So, be careful and pay attention to what’s being said about food. Don’t trust that your food is safe.