Fda Regulations On Fast Food Research Paper
Ayana L. Johnson
English 1101
Dr. Kimberly Harper
03 October 2013
FDA Regulations on Fast Food Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, disease, death, and economic burden. Every year, millions of Americans become sick and many die from foodborne illness, and as a result, the public has become increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the safety of the food they eat. ("FDA Retail Food Safety Initiative " 1-8) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are responsible for developing public health regulations. One of its duties is to protect the nation’s food supply. The FDA has set strict regulations that fast food restaurants must follow. These regulations include the cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen, the …show more content…
These four actions include making the presence of certified food protection managers’ common practice, Strengthen active managerial control at retail and ensure better compliance, Encourage widespread, uniform, and complete adoption of the FDA Food Code, and create an enhanced local regulatory environment for retail food operations. These actions will be carried out by the FDA over the next several years. Many people and consumers favor FDA regulations on fast food because it provides food safety in both major franchise stores and small fast food establishments. Food safety is very important and necessary, it reassures and gives consumers the want to continue to eat out and purchase fast …show more content…
We all know that fast food isn’t as healthy as it seems but we continue to buy and eat it not only because we can but because the FDA along with the help of other state, local, and tribal agencies have worked and continue to work hard to ensure food safety. I personally agree that the FDA should regulate fast food restaurants; customers should know and be aware of the many calories put into their bodies, the restaurants personal hygiene, inadequate cooking, improper holding of food (time and temperature), and contaminated food surfaces and equipment should be looked at regularly to ensure food safety. Regulating fast food restaurants only helps the consumers because not only will they continue to purchase fast food, but they can and will do it more frequently because of the regulations put on restaurants. These regulations will also help the business and employees make money and keep a
English 1101
Dr. Kimberly Harper
03 October 2013
FDA Regulations on Fast Food Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, disease, death, and economic burden. Every year, millions of Americans become sick and many die from foodborne illness, and as a result, the public has become increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the safety of the food they eat. ("FDA Retail Food Safety Initiative " 1-8) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are responsible for developing public health regulations. One of its duties is to protect the nation’s food supply. The FDA has set strict regulations that fast food restaurants must follow. These regulations include the cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen, the …show more content…
These four actions include making the presence of certified food protection managers’ common practice, Strengthen active managerial control at retail and ensure better compliance, Encourage widespread, uniform, and complete adoption of the FDA Food Code, and create an enhanced local regulatory environment for retail food operations. These actions will be carried out by the FDA over the next several years. Many people and consumers favor FDA regulations on fast food because it provides food safety in both major franchise stores and small fast food establishments. Food safety is very important and necessary, it reassures and gives consumers the want to continue to eat out and purchase fast …show more content…
We all know that fast food isn’t as healthy as it seems but we continue to buy and eat it not only because we can but because the FDA along with the help of other state, local, and tribal agencies have worked and continue to work hard to ensure food safety. I personally agree that the FDA should regulate fast food restaurants; customers should know and be aware of the many calories put into their bodies, the restaurants personal hygiene, inadequate cooking, improper holding of food (time and temperature), and contaminated food surfaces and equipment should be looked at regularly to ensure food safety. Regulating fast food restaurants only helps the consumers because not only will they continue to purchase fast food, but they can and will do it more frequently because of the regulations put on restaurants. These regulations will also help the business and employees make money and keep a