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The FDA
The FDA
By Kathleen Tonn

I held my pillow to my cheek as I told my alarm to shut up. "Another day, another dollar for sure," I said aloud, as I reached to turn off the alarm.

I stretched out on my bed as I considered the reason for today's research. The constant news reports of recalled food products embodying salmonella and ecoli contamination. There must be a reason for the food supply being undermined.

As a researcher and super sleuth, I figured the FDA would be a good place to start. I was particularly interested in the microbiology program used to assess pathogens in or on food products.

"I decided I would investigate the FDA after suffering a bout of salmonella poisoning." Who knew the innocent looking cucumber in my refrigerator had it in for me! I spent twenty-four hours in my bathroom battling nausea,...