Consumer Tips for Spotting Fishy Foods
added 01/20/09
“Economic adulteration” is when a food producer substitutes something cheap for something expensive to increase profits. It’s big business around the world and sometimes dangerous—as was evident in 2008 when Chinese food companies were exposed for adding melamine to dairy, baby and pet foods. What’s a consumer to do?
A recent article in USA Today reports more about what U.S. regulators are doing to keep American food markets free from tampered goods. According to the article, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration regulate the food industry, but both face the same tough economic climate that is tightening the belt on other federal programs. With widespread potential for adulterated foods, the article outlins a few tips to consumers on what to look out for.
Look for the article here .
