Peanuts and Profits - The PCA Scandal

In this episode, we delve into the Peanut Corporation of America scandal; an astonishing tale of corporate greed that compromised public safety. We explore the microbiological contaminants that infiltrated peanut products, leading to a nationwide outbreak that sickened over 700 people and tragically claimed the lives of 9 individuals. 

 Join us as we unpack the decisions made by the company executives, who prioritized profits at the expense of consumer safety, and examine the devastating consequences of their actions. We will highlight the critical lessons learned from this disaster, reminding us all of the importance of accountability in the food industry. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on how overlooking ethics for financial gain can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

Reference:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6005411/

https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/former-peanut-company-president-receives-largest-criminal-sentence-food-safety-case-two

https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/02/peanut-corporation-of-america-from-inception-to-indictment-a-timeline/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/salmonella/symptoms-causes/syc-20355329

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/salmonella/symptoms-causes/syc-20355329#

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=3944507&page=1

https://www.fda.gov/food/guidance-regulation-food-and-dietary-supplements/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma