Bernice Yeung

Bernice Yeung, a journalist at ProPublica, shares insights from her investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to U.S. poultry. She reveals alarming flaws in food safety regulations and discusses the challenges posed by a drug-resistant strain. The podcast highlights the tragic impact on patients, including a heartbreaking death due to delays in diagnosis. Yeung contrasts U.S. practices with more effective strategies from other countries, stressing the urgent need for better oversight and safe handling of poultry to protect public health.