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The cover of "Swindled," by Bee Wilson. (Image courtesy of Princeton University Press)
Food safety: History and hysteria
Broadcast: Midmorning, 12/04/2008, 10:06 a.m.
After a salmonella scare in produce, concerns about contaminants in infant formula have once again put food safety on the minds of American consumers. One journalist chronicles more treacherous times, and advises the best way to avoid contaminated food today.
Guests
Bee Wilson: Journalist and author of "Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee - The Dark History of the Food Cheats."
Audio
- Food safety: History and hysteria (program audio)
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- Melamine warning expanded in Minnesota (11/19/2008)
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- Minn. Health Dept. issues salmonella warning (10/03/2008)
- Officials identify source of salmonella contamination (04/12/2008)
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