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# The Courage to Criticize
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2009/08/the-courage-to-criticize/
- Published: 2009-08-12T12:46:46.000Z
- Updated: 2018-08-23T19:25:18.000Z
- Description: “The Courage to Criticize,” is a commentary on foodborne illness outbreaks and the key role criticism from the right people could play in preventing them. Public outcry is always present surrounding any outbreak; however, the food and restaurant industries, or public health officials involved in ou
- Author: Denis Stearns
- Tags: For Consumers, For Industry, For Public Health Professionals, outbreak investigation, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 09:53

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“[The Courage to Criticize](http://www.marlerclark.com/images/uploads/courage-to-criticize.pdf?ref=foodsafetynews.com),” is a commentary on foodborne illness outbreaks and the key role criticism from the right people could play in preventing them. Public outcry is always present surrounding any outbreak; however, the food and restaurant industries, or public health officials involved in outbreak investigations often do not speak up.