Question
Why was the Food Safety Modernization Act passed? Check all that apply.
Many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness.
More people are living with chronic illnesses.
Our food is no longer imported from foreign countries.
Pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.
Food-borne illnesses are not seen as a health threat.
Many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness.
More people are living with chronic illnesses.
Our food is no longer imported from foreign countries.
Pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.
Food-borne illnesses are not seen as a health threat.
Answers
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The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was passed for several reasons. The correct reasons among the options you provided are:
1. **Many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness.** - This is a primary concern that drove the need for stronger food safety regulations.
2. **Pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.** - The rise of antimicrobial resistance and the emergence of new pathogens highlight the need for updated food safety practices.
The other options are not correct:
- **More people are living with chronic illnesses.** - While chronic illnesses may be a concern, this was not a primary reason for the passage of the FSMA.
- **Our food is no longer imported from foreign countries.** - This is incorrect; food is still extensively imported, which makes food safety even more critical.
- **Food-borne illnesses are not seen as a health threat.** - This statement is not accurate as food-borne illnesses are indeed recognized as a significant health threat, which is part of the rationale for the FSMA.
So, the applicable reasons are the first and fourth statements.
1. **Many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness.** - This is a primary concern that drove the need for stronger food safety regulations.
2. **Pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.** - The rise of antimicrobial resistance and the emergence of new pathogens highlight the need for updated food safety practices.
The other options are not correct:
- **More people are living with chronic illnesses.** - While chronic illnesses may be a concern, this was not a primary reason for the passage of the FSMA.
- **Our food is no longer imported from foreign countries.** - This is incorrect; food is still extensively imported, which makes food safety even more critical.
- **Food-borne illnesses are not seen as a health threat.** - This statement is not accurate as food-borne illnesses are indeed recognized as a significant health threat, which is part of the rationale for the FSMA.
So, the applicable reasons are the first and fourth statements.