Foodborne illness is a concern for consumers due to frequent recalls. Recent foodborne illness outbreaks have made it appear that no food is safe, with recent illnesses affecting lettuce and spinach, beef, tomatoes, chicken, shrimp, peanut butter, peanut butter, and even pistachios.

Many Americans cannot afford to miss work or pay for medical care due to food poisoning. This is because of rising unemployment and high health care costs. Foodborne bacteria can cause severe illness, bankruptcy, and even death.

However, consumers can’t avoid contamination during production, packaging or handling of certain foods. Potentially hazardous foods are not different from those that are safe. It is almost impossible for the naked eye to determine if food has been contaminated.

Food safety must be ensured before it can be sold in America to solve America’s food safety problems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have enough manpower to inspect every food producer, farm, and food service provider. Some private labels have been working to make America’s grocery stores safer.

Global Food Technologies, Inc. established the iPura Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program. This program was designed to drastically reduce the risk of food poisoning. The blue iPura seal signifies that food has been tested, organic cleaned, and packaged in a controlled environment to prevent cross-contamination.

Americans who buy iPura-branded foods are assured that the items have been properly packaged so they won’t be worried about potentially dangerous bacteria being spread at dinner.

Global Food Technologies, Inc., which is a private label food-safety program, may be key to eliminating food safety issues. Americans will look for safe food brands. This will lead to fewer sick days and a higher likelihood of consumers choosing safe brands. Retailers and food manufacturers may also reap the benefits of consumer doubts about brands.

You can find iPura foods products at www.ipura.com www.askyourgrocer.com.