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🧭 Overview
Most of us take for granted that the food we eat won’t harm us—but that peace of mind is the result of decades of coordinated government investment. This case study uses the THX frameworks (12 Utilities, PERMAH, Prospect Theory, Admiration Equation, Micro-Moments) to explore the question:
Should food safety remain a federal responsibility—or can it be outsourced?
✍️ Key Topics Covered
Why food safety is invisible until it fails
The roles of federal, state, and private food safety systems
Real-world examples from California, Walmart, China, and the EU
A utility-by-utility breakdown of government vs. private sector performance
Why this is a “Build & Stay” scenario—and what’s at risk if we don’t
🧠 Who Should Listen
Policymakers or civic leaders exploring regulatory reform
Food industry professionals or compliance officers
Advocates for public health and equitable access
Anyone who’s ever wondered why their salad is (usually) safe
💬 Reflection Prompt
When’s the last time you thought about food safety—and was it because something went wrong?
What would it feel like to lose confidence in what’s on your plate?
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