Volume 100

Author: Rex H. Warland

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association

Methodology: Five National telephone surveys over the course of seven years.

Summary: Only seven percent of the respondents indicated they “were not very confident� that food sold in supermarkets or grocery stores where they shop safe. On the other hand, 32 percent indicated they were “very confident� that the food sold in stores is safe. Only 17 percent of those interviewed said they were very confident that the food they eat in restaurants is safe, while 15 percent were not very confident that the food is safe. In all five of national studies, nonwhite women were found to be the most worried and they have the least trust in the food system. It was also found (data not reported here) that they are the least informed about food safety. This group of Americans should be give special consideration by those concerned about food safety policy.

Academic Affiliation: Pennsylvania State University

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