A recent poll has found that many Americans are losing trust in the federal government to effectively ensure food safety, especially in the wake of several major food recalls, Newsweek reported.
In a poll conducted by Gallup between July 1 and July 21, 37% of Americans said they either discarded or returned food items in the past year due to a product recall or food safety advisory. Fifty-three percent of respondents said they’ve steered clear of purchasing certain brands or types of foods due to a recall or advisory. Twenty-six percent of participants said they were concerned about possibly consuming contaminated, recalled food.
