Q:

Are food additives necessary and are they safe?


 A:

Yes, food additives are necessary. Without them, food spoilage, food costs, and the loss of food to pests would be higher. FDA evaluates all food additives for safety before they are allowed in foods and has found them to be safe and effective in the quantities in which they are consumed in foods.


 

Source: Excerpted from FDA/CFSAN Food Safety A to Z Reference Guide, September 2001
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