Food Inc.

           Food Inc. is one of few documentaries that had interest me as an individual on the topic of unsafe foods. After watching this informative film, I have learned the true process of how the meat on my burger came about and why it came this way. From what I can assume before watching this film is that food corporations have corrupted many government officials by the means of bribing or financing their campaign, and due to the wealth of the corporations they create a practical meat monopoly. However, I had no idea that food safety department such as the Food and Drug Association (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are directed by the major leaders of these evil corporations and the fact that these government departments can be led by these people. I feel extremely unprotected in terms of food safety after watching this documentary because what would happen if no one is inspecting the countries food? The fact that the government is not acting logically is absurd. Everyone in the country should be able to feel some sadness or pain hearing about Kevin’s story. Everyone! Individuals who have a family should understand that losing someone important in life is not a joke.

Kevin’s story is an example of the director informing as well as persuading the audience to fight for safer food. Kevin’s story has opened my eyes, I had no idea consumers at food restaurants can possibly receive a deadly illness such as e-coli, a facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterial that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. However, some variations of e-coli can cause serious food poisoning in humans. Barbara Kowalyck introduced her story about 2 year old Kevin to fight for more regulation of food corporations; Kevin was healthy child who died from Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) caused by E-coli O157: H7 after eating a burger that contained E-coli. Hearing about little Kevin dying after eating a burger has traumatized and angered me for a period of time. I was so upset how things can be so unfair for Kevin and his family.

Kevin’s death is an example of director using pathos in his documentary. In general, I believe this was a great film because it has done its job to inform me of what is inside of my burger and to persuade me to not support these large food corporations by eating from organic companies. One important fact that I have to point out in regard to eating healthier is the fact that healthy foods empty out my wallet. No matter where one may go to purchase a salads, fruits, or organic products, it is always so much more expensive. I hate to say I am practically forced to eat unhealthy corporation meat sometimes. However, whether I can or cannot afford to buy a healthy, organic meal I keep in mind that “A mind is a terrible thing to waste and A waist is a terrible thing to mind!” I believe eating right will give your brain a great boost for thinking correctly and making the right decisions. So eat what you can but try your best to eat something healthy because when you get older, your body and mind will thank you back.