Sometimes, the brand or the name of the product does not indicate quality.
However, no matter how we try to flip and twist and turn things, food labels are very important and should be read and followed by all consumers before deciding to patronize products.
Cynics would probably say that why bother checking food labels when we do not know for sure that what was written is correct, or they wrote the nasty things in attractive ways, or they emphasized on the tiny good thing to cover up for too much sugar or too much salt contained in product.
Whatever is their (the product packagers of companies) way of presenting their goods, you as the consumer is still responsible in deciding to buy or not.
So you have no choice but to be wise and check the food labels.
You may have your doubts but think that it would not have passed government approval for sales if the labels were written fraudulently.
The food labels may not always be enough for you to be sure that a product is free of microorganism contamination (and sometimes accidents do happen) but at least it could be a warning for you.
An article from Michael Doom, a registered Environmental Health Specialist, states that there are actually 5 things that must be written in all food labels.
This is as required by most health and safety laws and codes.
First of all, a common name or descriptive identity statement should be written in all food labels.
Second, the ingredients used in making the product should be written.
Food coloring and preservatives should be indicated.
Third, accurate measurements by weight or volume of the contents should be stated.
The fourth is the name of the manufacturer, place it was manufactured, the packer and the distributor.
And the fifth is the nutritional labeling wherein the total amounts of calories per serving and how many servings are in the product should be stated.
Check this five basic information if they are present in your choice of food to consume.
If they are not, you better ask the seller who produces the good or better not buy it.
Just for information, there are products such as alcohol that are exempted from publishing all of these five data.
Aside from these things, you should also read food labels to see when the product is going to expire.
You might be purchasing something on super discounted price but a quick look on the expiration date states that it was supposed to be disposed in the garbage 2 days ago.
Sometimes, food poisoning is the fault of the consumer.
For instance you read on the box that the milk expired yesterday but there was no change in smell and taste that is why you still drunk it.
After some time, you are complaining of diarrhea.
Food labels are the first thing that an inspector will check for ques if the product is approved by the government for production and distribution.
The next time you go for shopping, take your time and read the food labels.
Make sure that what you are going to buy is worth your money and it is not something that will cause you to experience signs and symptoms of food poisoning.
However, no matter how we try to flip and twist and turn things, food labels are very important and should be read and followed by all consumers before deciding to patronize products.
Cynics would probably say that why bother checking food labels when we do not know for sure that what was written is correct, or they wrote the nasty things in attractive ways, or they emphasized on the tiny good thing to cover up for too much sugar or too much salt contained in product.
Whatever is their (the product packagers of companies) way of presenting their goods, you as the consumer is still responsible in deciding to buy or not.
So you have no choice but to be wise and check the food labels.
You may have your doubts but think that it would not have passed government approval for sales if the labels were written fraudulently.
The food labels may not always be enough for you to be sure that a product is free of microorganism contamination (and sometimes accidents do happen) but at least it could be a warning for you.
An article from Michael Doom, a registered Environmental Health Specialist, states that there are actually 5 things that must be written in all food labels.
This is as required by most health and safety laws and codes.
First of all, a common name or descriptive identity statement should be written in all food labels.
Second, the ingredients used in making the product should be written.
Food coloring and preservatives should be indicated.
Third, accurate measurements by weight or volume of the contents should be stated.
The fourth is the name of the manufacturer, place it was manufactured, the packer and the distributor.
And the fifth is the nutritional labeling wherein the total amounts of calories per serving and how many servings are in the product should be stated.
Check this five basic information if they are present in your choice of food to consume.
If they are not, you better ask the seller who produces the good or better not buy it.
Just for information, there are products such as alcohol that are exempted from publishing all of these five data.
Aside from these things, you should also read food labels to see when the product is going to expire.
You might be purchasing something on super discounted price but a quick look on the expiration date states that it was supposed to be disposed in the garbage 2 days ago.
Sometimes, food poisoning is the fault of the consumer.
For instance you read on the box that the milk expired yesterday but there was no change in smell and taste that is why you still drunk it.
After some time, you are complaining of diarrhea.
Food labels are the first thing that an inspector will check for ques if the product is approved by the government for production and distribution.
The next time you go for shopping, take your time and read the food labels.
Make sure that what you are going to buy is worth your money and it is not something that will cause you to experience signs and symptoms of food poisoning.