Agricultural and Biological Sciences
8 years ago

Food workers' health overlooked in food safety regulations, risking public health

Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development
The Role of Food Workers in Food Safety: A Policy Analysis of the U.S. 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act
Megan Clayton, Katherine Clegg Smith, Lainie Rutkow, Roni Neff

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Food workers play a significant role in food safety, but current regulations mainly focus on individual worker behavior rather than broader social factors. The 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act aims to improve food safety, but it may not adequately address the impact of social inequality on food workers' health and hygiene practices.