really important read re forcing all responsibility for food safety onto consumers (Democracy Now)

by Adam Sheingate

(ht @bittman)

…food safety is part of a larger struggle in American politics. Across a range of issues, be it health care, retirement security, or consumer finance, individuals and their families are forced to bear a greater share of the risks associated with modern life. The battles over food safety reflect this broader trend: Both industry and government, perhaps for different reasons, have a joint interest in shifting the onus on to consumers…

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