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It depends on the risk. Airlines operate based on a probability of failure, just a very low one, same with everything else. Doesn't mean they're not accountable. The level of accountability depends on the consequences involved.

Risk of death, probability very low, accountability very high.
Risk of harmless defect, probability high, accountability low.

Food poisoning is a serious issue which will get your business closed.

You can argue about if it would be a requirement to list the risks involved up front. I think only the medicinal field is required to do so.