Many consumers are confused about all the recent press surrounding food.
Mad Cow Disease, foot and mouth disease, E. Coli, and Salmonella outbreaks have all made headlines recently, and many consumers are wondering what s next. Despite all the assurances from the USDA and FDA that there is no BSE in the United States, consumers remain skeptical. They see what is going on in Europe and feel that it is only a matter of time before it hops the pond. And they should be concerned. Since this in an FDA meeting, I will limit my remarks to areas where FDA has oversight and regulatory authority.