Talking Turkey About Food Safety

Diane Katz / November 25, 2010

More than any other day of the year, families by the millions will give thanks today for America’s abundant and affordable food supply. The impressive bounty on display contrasts sharply with claims that more stringent federal regulations are needed to ensure food safety.

Despite the fact that America’s food supply is superior to every other in the world, legislation now pending in the Senate would grant vast new powers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate how food is grown, processed, and sold. Underlying the power grab is the irrational notion that only government can protect us from food-borne illness and that it is somehow capable—given enough authority—to eliminate all health risks. (more…)