Grocery shopping isn’t what it used to be. Once upon a time, we could trust that the food we brought home was safe to eat. But today, our food system is failing us at every turn. From bird flu wiping out millions of egg-laying hens to lead poisoning in children’s applesauce, the dangers lurking in our grocery aisles are becoming impossible to ignore. If you think these are isolated incidents, think again. Our food is more dangerous than ever, and the recalls just keep coming.
The Disturbing Pattern of Recalls
In just the past few months, here’s what we’ve seen: