date:Nov 15, 2012
A top official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week underscored the importance of consumers remaining confident in the food they eat.
Michael R. Taylor, FDA's Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, said consumer confidence, or lack thereof, can have big implications for the economy.
It provides the foundation for the growing global trade in food, as well as robust domestic markets that are open to innovative products and technologies, said Taylor, during a s