The #1 Issue Facing Agriculture

A major issue currently facing the agricultural industry is foodborne contamination. Food processing facilities are far from flawless in regards to maintaining sanitation in meat and poultry. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has the responsibility of preventing foodborne contamination and adulteration across the United States. One simple, yet vital aspect of maintaining food sanitation is hand washing. Humans who do not thoroughly wash their hands can easily transfer pathogens to meat. Additionally, the intestinal contents of slaughtered meat contributes to foodborne contamination. Although the FSIS has over 6,000 food safety inspectors, foodborne contamination remains detrimental to human health.