FDA and Food Safety: Failing Grade

Another scare came a few years ago, when spinach was found to be tainted with E. Coli (Photo courtesy of the USDA)

In the wake of this year’s tainted peanut butter scare, Congress is getting ready to approve changes to the Food and Drug Administration. Lawmakers want to give the American public more confidence in the safety of the food supply system. But some people doubt they will be able to make real change. Julie Grant reports:

FDA's site on peanut product recalls

Grocery Manufacturers Association comments on food safety

CNN story on Peanut Corporation of America

Producer: Julie Grant
Release Date: May 25, 2009
Running Time: 3:23