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The rise of tainted pork, and why big agriculture is blocking farm inspections
A recent government study found that up to 70% of pork chops in supermarkets can contain drug-resistant bacteria. We look at tainted pork, and how big agriculture tries to keep scientists from studying salmonella on farms.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 51m ListenA recent government study found that up to 70% of pork chops in supermarkets can contain drug-resistant bacteria. We look at tainted pork, and how big agriculture tries to keep scientists from studying salmonella on farms. Also, have we reached peak plant-based meat?
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