food science exam 2- food regulation

what agencies did president lincoln form in 1862?

the department of agriculture (USDA) and the bureau of chemistry (FDA)

what was it that dr.harvey wiley was trying to prove?

chemical preservatives being used in food were harmful

what sort of man made up the poison squad?

healthy young men

what food preservation was wiley the most concerned about?

borax

how did manufactures feel about what wiley and his team were doing?

argued that certain preservatives were indispensable in processing products (sulfur)

what stipulations did the poison squad have to submit to?

pledged to eat all of their meals at the “hygienic table”

no outside food or beverages

had their measurements recorded and reported

after the men on the poison squad began to avoid tainted food because of the taste, how did wiley ensure they still were getting the “poison”?

he put the poison into gelatin capsules that they ate during their meals

what were some of the benefits for the men agreeing to be on the poison squad?

they got free meals

what event in 1898 brought federal attention to enacting rules against misbranding and adulteration of food?

the pure food and drug act

what acts are considered the first major food regulation?

the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act

the pure food and drug act

what 1938 act is considered the basis for modern food law?

the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act

what act set up standards of identity and fill?

the federal food, drug, and cosmetics act

what is the delaney clause?

no additive shall be used if its found to cause cancer in humans or animals

what is the international publication on food quality standards?

codex alimentarius

what commodities fall within the jurisdiction of the USDA?

meat, poultry and egg inspection. also animals slaughter process

what commodities fall under jurisdiction of the FDA?

recalls

what’s the differences between the 3 types of recalls?

the severity ranging from dangerous (I), temporary health problems (II), and unlikely to cause health issues but violates regulation (III)

what is the defect action level?

the possibility of insect and rodent pest contamination in food facilities that not all indirect additives can be eliminated