Navigating Food Safety: Contamination and Consumer Practices

This chapter explores the complexities of food contamination through a case linked to slivered onions at McDonald's, highlighting various potential sources and the challenges in tracing outbreaks. It examines the balance between shopping locally and at larger grocery stores, emphasizing the need for better food safety regulations and improved inspection practices. Practical tips for consumers, including safe food handling, awareness of recalls, and misconceptions about washing produce, are discussed to enhance food safety in households.