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Is The Food Industry In Bed With The FDA?

Americans assume that the FDA is working as an independent auditor to ensure food safety. But an article in Bloomberg examines the danger that has resulted from this close relationship.

Apr 8, 2013
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Over the last 20 years the relationship between the food industry and the FDA has changed. Americans assume that the FDA is working as an independent auditor to ensure food safety. But an article in Bloomberg examines the danger that has resulted from this close relationship. To read more, click HERE.

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