Maybe it should be for Americans in America? Food safety top concern for American businesspeople in Taiwan

Food safety is the biggest anxiety for U.S. businesspeople living in Taiwan, according to an annual survey released Thursday by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taipei.

Taiwan_street_food_t658Among the least favorite aspects of living in Taiwan, the poll listed food safety as the major concern, followed by lack of an English-friendly environment. AmCham Chairman Thomas Fann noted that despite the food safety concerns, the business leaders at AmCham companies praised the high quality of life in Taiwan, describing Taiwan as “a safe and friendly environment in which to live and work.”

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A former professor of food safety and the publisher of barfblog.com, Powell is passionate about food, has five daughters, and is an OK goaltender in pickup hockey. Download Doug’s CV here. Dr. Douglas Powell editor, barfblog.com retired professor, food safety 3/289 Annerley Rd Annerley, Queensland 4103 dpowell29@gmail.com 61478222221 I am based in Brisbane, Australia, 15 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time