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He posits that consumers will often overlook their sensory judgment. Instead, reliance on a printed date leads some to consume food that could be spoiled and disregards the significance of one’s own senses in determining food safety. For instance, he emphasizes the common sense element of smelling milk to ascertain its freshness.
The Government’s Role and Regulatory Critique
A key part of the discussion involves the speaker’s disdain for government intervention. He critiques the role of bureaucratic oversight, suggesting that food enforcement laws exist primarily to provide grounds for inspections and fines rather than to ensure consumer safety.