Does the food and drug administration know of the illnesses that are caused by the now regulated food industry?

Answer 1

Absolutely. As an example, the US FDA lists 92 side effects of the food additive "Aspartame". Aspartame is a food additive with the FDA classification of GRAS, which means "generally regarded as safe".

Reporting side effects or illnesses caused by food to the FDA could be argued as being pointless. However, keeping silent most assuredly would produce no desirable results.

The FDA has in place, procedures to address illnesses caused from food. You can learn about how the FDA handles product recalls directly from this URL http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/recalls123107.html

Answer 2

Yes, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating and overseeing the safety of the food industry. They monitor and investigate foodborne illnesses and outbreaks, work to prevent contamination, and establish guidelines and regulations to ensure food safety. Through their surveillance systems, they have knowledge of illnesses caused by the regulated food industry and take appropriate actions to protect public health.