food safety in the u.s.

2. • In 2009 nine people died due
to salmonella outbreak in
peanut butter products.
• At least 714 Americans were
sick due to consuming 3,913
different products containing
peanuts there were infected.

3. Online Audience Analysis
99% of you feel food
safety is important to you
77% of you were not
aware of what dioxins
are
77% of you believe that
pesticides should not be
used in the growth
and/or production of
fruits and vegetables

4. Today we will discuss….
The issue of food safety in the United States
Why it is a growing issue
Steps to help solve the problem

5. The Issue of Food Safety
Annually
48 Million
Gastrointestinal Issues
128,000 hospitalizations
3,000 deaths
According to the CDC-
Roughly 1 in 6
Americans (or 48 million
people) get sick annually
due to food borne
diseases.

6. Negative Consequences
3 Long-term effects of food poisoning related to
food safety are “kidney failure, chronic
arthritis, and brain and nerve damage.”
The use of pesticides in food can affect the
nervous system, irritate the skin or eyes and
hormonal issues.

7. Major Causes
Market failures
Policies not being created
and/or enforced
Inability to reform current
food safety laws and
regulations to be up to
standards
Bacteria
Viruses
Parasites
Allergens
Molds
Toxins and/ or
Contaminants
Pesticides

8. Possible Solutions…
Advocate awareness and educational
information programs
Review, reform and implement government laws
and regulations regarding food safety