Across
- 1. Person who exposes illegal or unethical practices in an industry.
- 3. Making information about food production and safety publicly available.
- 6. Presence of harmful substances in food, such as bacteria, chemicals, or toxins.
- 11. Government agency that oversees food safety in meat, poultry, and egg production.
- 13. Producing large quantities of food quickly and cheaply.
- 14. Microorganism, such as a bacteria or virus, that causes disease.
- 17. Removal of unsafe food products from the market due to contamination risks.
- 19. Bacteria that causes food poisoning, in raw poultry, eggs, and contaminated produce.
- 20. Use of chemicals to remove bacteria from meat and produce.
- 21. Laws and rules that control how food is produced, processed, and sold.
- 23. Efforts by businesses to influence government policies in their favor.
- 24. Food production practices that prioritize environmental health.
- 25. Large-scale food production that often prioritizes profit over safety.
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- 2. Process where government agencies check food production facilities for safety.
- 4. Efforts to push for better food safety laws and transparency.
- 5. Bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, and newborns.
- 7. Diseases caused by consuming contaminated food.
- 8. Given to animals to promote growth and prevent disease.
- 9. U.S. law designed to improve food safety regulations and prevent contamination.
- 10. The sudden occurrence of a foodborne illness affecting many people at once.
- 12. Type of Bacteria which can cause severe food poisoning. Hint Real Name
- 15. The transfer of harmful bacteria from one food or surface to another.
- 16. Government agency responsible for regulating food safety.
- 18. Ability to track food products through the supply chain from farm to consumer.
- 22. A food safety technique that uses radiation to kill bacteria in food.