Criminal prosecutions for food safety violations remain a significant risk for industry operators.
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The United States Department of Justice continues to actively enforce the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Recent legal actions indicate that the threat of criminal prosecution for food crimes remains a reality for those who compromise consumer safety.
According to a report by Food Safety News, many of these criminal cases have emerged following outbreaks that caused widespread illness among consumers.
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