
“The truth is hard to swallow.”
This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
Browse episodes by season for this series.


2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as "honeygate."

2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
In the last twenty years, there’s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.

2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the US and China forms the backdrop for a David and Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.

2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.

2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
To boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk, or even "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens which can sicken and even kill consumers.

2018-01-05
Aired 2018-01-05
In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.

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