Food recalls have recently hit major brands, from Boar’s Head to McDonald’s, but experts say don’t panic ‒ at least not yet.
While some food recalls don’t get much publicity, several recent high-profile outbreaks involving organic carrots, slivered onions and liverwurst have raised concern about U.S. food safety. However, data from the Food and Drug Administration shows no major uptick in food recalls, most of which are voluntarily issued by companies.
Even so, foodborne illnesses like E. coli and listeria have sickened hundreds of Americans this year and some have died. And experts say trying to spot patterns in food safety is a tricky business. Here’s why.
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