Investigative Reports
Danger on Our Plates
S11 • E10 Apr 5, 2001 60m
Host Bill Kurtis explores the hidden risks within the American food supply, investigating the systemic failures that lead to widespread foodborne illnesses. This episode examines the rise of deadly pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella, the challenges of modern meat processing, and the debate over whether federal inspection agencies have the resources and authority necessary to protect public health. Through interviews with victims, whistleblowers, and government officials, 'The Danger on Our Plates' exposes the gap between the farm and the table.