Discover how a family's health scare unravels a nationwide issue of lead exposure in children linked to a specific brand of cinnamon applesauce pouches, leading to a massive recall and concerns over the source of contamination.
A Times investigation has revealed how applesauce laced with high levels of lead sailed through a food safety system meant to protect American consumers, and poisoned hundreds of children across the U.S.
Christina Jewett, who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The Times, talks about what she found.
Guest: Christina Jewett, who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times.
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