Is America's Food Supply Safe?

Joana Gutierrez

     In the United States there’s this administration called the Food and Drug Administration, also known as the FDA, used to inspect food and food supply that is distributed throughout the country. The FDA also inspects food that enters the U.S. This administration makes sure that food is safe for the public to eat.

     Here in America each restaurant, fast food, possibly even trucks stand are graded by letter. These grades are graded just like school. The grades run from A to F. A dining place with a C or less is most likely unsafe. I’ve learned that from a few previous experiences.  

     What the FDA does is inspect the food that comes in to the U.S. from different countries and makes sure the products are good. The FDA works to protect food from several sorts of contamination such as bacterial, viral and chemical. They also have border patrols to inspect and prevent any damaged food from entering the country. You can’t imagine the danger of unsafe food being distributed.

     Americans are always trying to protect the health of the people. For that matter, the FDA has 625 investigators out of 20 offices all over the country working with the supply and companies of food to make sure that they do everything in their power to keep the food safe. This organization also teaches the consumers how to properly take care of all different types of meats. They also inform consumers how to cook the food in the right temperatures and maintaining it refrigerated. Who knows what kind of bacteria can come from keeping meats improperly stored.

     The FDA plays an important role in America. They keep or help us from eating food with bacteria or contamination. If we did not have the FDA we would probably be eating bacteria infested food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. And aside from inspecting our food they also educate to help the consumer do their part on keeping the food safe. Since our food comes from different parts of the world it is good that we have the FDA to secure food entering the country. I couldn’t imagine the danger there would be if there were no such the FDA