Since I do not consume carrion I feel for the inspectors that are on furlough. & those carcasses that are not being inspected for disease. I also feel for the creature that was farmed for slaughter. I will be washing my vegetables & peeling those that I can more vigorously.

I have known for years that being conscious of where your food comes from leads to better eating. Unfortunately, American "food" has been banned from importation to many other nations, because what the FDA deems safe for human consumption, other countries would never allow their citizens to ingest. For instance, petroleum based filler for "plumping up" shrimp before going to the market. Without the FDA running we are better off

Perhaps this is the wake up call that we should be more involved in how and where our food comes from...a return to local farmers' markets, organic farming practices, less processed/manufactured foods...

I know I 'should' be worried, in general, and even more worried because of the shutdown, but I'm not.