Food Safety

Food Safety

Recent outbreaks of salmonella and E.coli contamination from eggs, nuts and processed cookie dough prompt the Obama Administration to toughen food safety standards. A look at new regulations aimed at improving the nation's food supply.

Recent outbreaks of salmonella and E.coli contamination from eggs, nuts and processed cookie dough prompt the Obama Administration to toughen food safety standards. A look at new regulations aimed at improving the nation's food supply.

Guests

Michael R. Taylor

senior adviser to the commissioner, Food and Drug Administration

Caroline Smith DeWaal

director of food safety for the Center for Science in the Public Interest

Gardiner Harris

science reporter for "The New York Times"

Scott Faber

vice president, the Grocery Manufacturers Association

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