Enhancing food safety

by Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on the Review of Food and Drug Administration's Role in Ensuring Safe Food

2010 576 pages eng

"Recent outbreaks of illnesses traced to contaminated sprouts and lettuce illustrate the holes that exist in the system for monitoring problems and preventing foodborne diseases. Although it is not solely responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation's food supply, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis…