With the longest shutdown in US history currently underway, did you know this is also impacting your food! How? Food here is regulated by the FDA (food and drug administration) so if these employees are not working, is food quality and safety being compromised?
My opinion would be yes. With the amount of recalls issued in 2018, what’s to say an unsafe product doesn’t make it into the market if no one is checking these problematic companies? Plus, another impact of the shutdown is that folks may not be able to get their food stamps due to funding and of course, drug approvals for diseases is also slowed down. The impact is definitely far reaching! The latest news that I read is that the FDA is monitoring the riskiest companies in a limited manner even during the shutdown but that means their full attention is not present so what can you do as a consumer?
The best advice is follow mom’s advice-wash your food items thoroughly and fully cook meats and measure the meat temperatures to confirm it is cooked. Another important step is commit to your fitness! The healthier you are, the better your immunity!
On a side note, I hope the government shutdown ends soon so that the many families affected are able to get back to their lives without worrying about when their next paycheck is coming.
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