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Beatrice Trum Hunter discusses her book "The Mirage of Safety"

BROADCAST: Feb. 5, 1976 | DURATION: 00:46:43

Synopsis

In her book, "The Mirage of Safety: Food Additives and Federal Policy, " Beatrice Trum Hunter warns the readers about the dangers of highly processed foods and chemical additives.  By preparing a TV dinner, or a convenience food, Hunter says a person really doesn't save that much more time than they would by making a meal from scratch.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations