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Contaminated medicines are linked to at least eight mass poisonings around the world in the last two decades. We'll talk about recent efforts to monitor the safety of both food and medicine imported into the U.S.
William Hubbard, former associate commissioner for the Food and Drug Administration
Caroline Smith DeWaal, director of food safety for the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Congressman Bart Stupak, D, Michigan, 1st District
Jeff Stier, associate director, American Council on Science & Health
The creator of 'Bloom County,' 'Outland,' and 'Opus' presents his latest book. It's a children's book about an unappreciative little boy who doesn't understand what's so special about moms.
Berkeley Breathed, creator of the comic strips Bloom County, Outland and Opus. He is a screenwriter, author, cartoonist and illustrator. He was awarded the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for cartooning. He is the author of numerous books for young and old, including: "Bloom County Babylon: Five Years of Basic Naughtiness;" "Opus: 25 Years of His Sunday Best;" "A Wish for Wings That Work;" and, "Red Ranger Came Calling."