The FDA Protects U.S. Consumers Food for Safety and Purity FAQS on the Food and Drug Administration reminds you that the FDA is “in business” everyday to help you; and it is your watchdog in Washington, D.C. This FAQ reminds you that the FDA is “in business” everyday to help you. One way the FDA is helping you is by keeping track of thousands of substances added to food. The FDA decides which are safe enough to use without restrictions and which must be more carefully controlled.     How was food protected in the good old days? How is the FDA keeping food safe? How are substances tested? What can you do? What are contaminants? In what way is industry also responsible for providing safe, wholesome food? Why are nutrients added to food? How are additives controlled? How Was Food Protected In The Good Old Days? You might think…