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Biggest food safety concern U.S. 2017

In your opinion, what is the most important food safety issue today?

The data illustrates the results of a survey in which U.S. consumers were asked what, in their opinion, is the most important food safety issue today. According to the survey, 27.5% of respondents believe that food borne illness from bacteria is the most important current food safety concern.

Foodborne illness from bacteria	29	27.5
Carcinogens or cancer-causing chemicals in food	34	19.5
Chemicals in food	38	14.5
Pesticides/pesticide residues	29	14.5
Food additives and ingredients	25	8.5
Biotechnology/"GMO"s	12	6.5
The presence of allergens in food	12	6.5
Animal antibiotics	19	5.5
Other	1.5	0

Biggest food safety concern U.S. 2017

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