Current Aspects of Food Safety under the Conditions of Modern Agriculture and Food Industry in the State of Wisconsin—USA

ABSTRACT

Resources for ensuring the safety of food in the State of Wisconsin, USA, have been briefly surveyed. It is noted that agriculture ranks third behind manufacturing and tourism in the economy of Wisconsin, but the state ranks especially high in the production of milk and cheese. Control and inspection of meat, milk, and other foods from the farm through processing and eventual sale in Wisconsin, other states, or outside the USA are the responsibility of various government agencies. Food that is produced and sold entirely within Wisconsin is supervised by state agencies—especially the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Foods that will be sold outside the state are regulated by federal agencies—especially the Food and Drug Administration and the US Department of Agriculture. Strong penalties can be imposed on anyone found handling food in a way that causes a health risk.