USDA and FDA Food Recalls on the Rise
The Food and Drug Administration recalled nearly 85 million units through the first half of the year, resulting in a significant amount of organic waste.
Companies like Misfits Market are working to upcycle safe, edible food that would otherwise be thrown away.
- The FDA recalled nearly 85 million units in the first half of the year.
- The Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture oversaw 294 separate food recalls.
Suppliers and distributors often discard recalled items, including contaminated or mislabeled products, following public health announcements.
Author's summary: Rising food recalls generate massive organic waste.