Asked by alex

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.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct choices:
- Many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness.
- Pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.

Why: FSMA was passed to prevent and reduce foodborne illness outbreaks (a significant public-health problem) and to address evolving risks from pathogens and a more complex, global food supply. The other statements are false or irrelevant (food imports increased, chronic illness growth wasn’t the primary driver, and foodborne illnesses are indeed recognized as a health threat).