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anshika · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

What is HACCP, and why is it important?

Question 2

When comparisons are made among organic, conventional, and genetic engineering methods of growing foods, one of the main differences is that:
a. genetic engineering can be used to increase nutrient content.
b. organic produce does not have to be washed before eating.
c. genetic engineering is always protective of wildlife.
d. conventional foods will be lower in nutrient content.
e. genetic engineering causes fewer environmental effects than organic farming methods.

kkenney · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

All food producers must employ a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan to help prevent foodborne illnesses at their source. Each slaughterhouse, producer, packer, distributor, and transporter of susceptible foods must identify critical control points in its procedures that pose a risk of food contamination and then devise and implement verifiable ways to eliminate or minimize the risk. The HACCP system is important because it has proved a remarkable success. Salmonella contamination of U.S. poultry, eggs, ground beef, and pork has been greatly reduced, and E. coli infection from meats has dropped dramatically.

Answer to Question 2

a