Research status of food safety supervision in food and catering circulation and other links (1)

(1) The hidden dangers of food safety in my country's circulation

Governments at all levels attach great importance to food safety issues and have taken necessary instructions to impose strong supervision.

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Wholesale and retail markets are the main channels for consumers to obtain food, and they are also the shopping places that consumers mainly rely on in their lives

In supermarkets, all kinds of foods, especially wholesale cooked foods, breads, pastries and other short-selling and perishable foods, will have the problem of expiration and still being sold

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The farmers' market in cities is still the main channel for urban residents to buy fresh agricultural and sideline products

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Urban high schools, theaters, parks, stations and other nearby roads with large crowds, there are often mobile vendors selling various commodities.

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As the income level of rural residents continues to increase, the proportion of processed foods in the composition of rural residents’ food consumption is also rising

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During food packaging, storage, and transportation, sometimes due to outdated facilities, unsanitary storage locations, and improper management, the food may also cause secondary pollution

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At present, the traceability system for food has just begun to be established, and most food consumers still do not know the origin of their raw materials and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the production process of agricultural products, and the use of feed (including additives) in the breeding and breeding of livestock and aquatic products.

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In addition, some health products and foods sold in non-store sales methods such as online direct sales, MLM, telephone direct sales, etc.

(2) Food safety of catering units is facing test

With the development of social economy, the catering industry occupies a considerable share of the market, especially the rapid increase in the number of small catering units, while the food safety supervision of such units has become the focus of social attention
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Small catering units are relatively easy to set up due to their small area, few facilities, and relatively low requirements, and can be operated with an investment of 10,000 yuan or even thousands of yuan
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Most of the personnel engaged in small catering companies lack the professional knowledge, food safety knowledge, legal knowledge, etc.
that should be possessed for operating the catering industry
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Illegal operations, misuse of food additives, non-sterilization of tableware, adulteration and fraud have occurred frequently
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The safety of catering consumption is related to the health of the masses, and it is also related to the harmony and stability of the society.
It is the most concerned, most direct and most realistic interest issue of the people
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