How Poisoned Applesauce Found Its Way to Kids
Description
A Times investigation has revealed how applesauce laced with high levels of lead sailed through a food safety system meant to protect American consumers, and poisoned hundreds of children across the U.S.
Christina Jewett, who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The Times, talks about what she found.
Guest: Christina Jewett, who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Lead-tainted applesauce sailed through gaps in the food-safety system.
- What to know about lead exposure in children.
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