US Packing Plant Practices - The Washington Post investigates
Based on a seven-month investigation, a two-part series written by the Washington Post reveals major flaws in the U.S. government's meat safety net. A joint effort with Dateline NBC examines the spread of deadly E. coli bacteria. The Post reveals how increased production speeds at many processing plants causes the botched slaughter of cows and pigs, condemning the animals to a slow and painful death.
11 April 2001
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