The Salmonella Scandal... Why Did They Wait?

The government wants you to believe America's food safety system is working. But this latest Salmonella outbreak tells a very different story. Nearly 100 Americans across 17 states have gotten sick. Twenty six have been hospitalized. The source? Eggs from a massive industrial producer. Here's the question nobody in Washington seems willing to answer. If the company found Salmonella in its own testing, why did Americans continue getting sick for months before a recall was finally issued? This outbreak stretches back more than seven months before the government finally acted. Seven months. That is an unacceptable lapse in oversight. Instead of moving immediately to protect consumers, the FDA once again appears to have allowed contaminated products to remain in the marketplace while families unknowingly put them on their breakfast tables. We'll examine why it took so long, whether America's food safety system is relying too heavily on voluntary reporting, and why regulators continue to react instead of preventing these outbreaks in the first place. Americans deserve answers, accountability, and a government that moves faster than the spread of dangerous bacteria. And one more thing. Salmonella can be especially dangerous for seniors, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. While most healthy adults recover with fluids and rest, some cases require prescription antibiotics like azithromycin. That's one reason I recommend being prepared before an emergency happens. The Wellness Company's Medical Emergency Kit includes physician-prescribed medications for situations where access to care may be delayed.  You can learn more at twc.health/grant and save 10% with promo code GRANT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.