From the Frontline: A Food Inspector’s View

Maria Lopez, a certified USDA food inspector, shares her experiences inspecting meatpacking facilities across the Midwest.

Insights:
– “What scares me the most is how often small infractions get overlooked.”
– “Temperature control violations are the most common—and the most dangerous.”

Maria advocates for increasing surprise inspections and better food handler education.

Sources:
– Interview conducted by SafeFoodNow (hypothetical). Reference model: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection