The Monster Burger: Modern Food SafetyHow a fast food tragedy revolutionized meat inspection
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Rules Written in BloodA massive bacterial outbreak in 1993 exposed that federal meat inspections relied on sight and smell rather than science. The tragedy of the Jack in the Box contamination forced the USDA to declare dangerous pathogens illegal and mandate strict temperature monitoring. This shift created the proactive safety standards that protect diners today.
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