Why was the food safety modernization act passed ? check all that apply
1. many citizens are in danger of contracting a food-borne illness
2. more people are living with chronic illness
3. our page is no longer imported from foreign countries
4. pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat
5. food-borne illness are not seen as a health threat

The reasons why the food safety modernization act   was passed are: 1. many citizens are in danger of contracting a foodborne illness4. pathogens are becoming stronger and harder to defeat.according to the annual statistics by us centers for disease control and prevention,   every year about 48 million people sickened, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 people die from preventable foodborne illnesses. such indicators of foodborne illness caused the interest of policy makers which lead to the improving food safety.

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