Tag: Fda defect action levels

The FDA permits a small, unavoidable amount of insect parts in many everyday groceries, meaning most people consume up to a pound of bugs annually without even knowing it. So, what processed foods have bugs in them, and why is this legally acceptable in our food supply?

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it is almost impossible to eliminate all insect contamination from food production. This means that tiny cockroach fragments can be present in common items, and knowing what foods have cockroaches can help those with severe allergies and inform your food storage practices.