Eric Schlosser points out that teens now drink twice as much soda as milk, a reversal from two decades ago. He warns that fast‑food meals hide hidden costs that never appear on the menu. He also notes that the U.S. government cannot order a recall of contaminated meat.
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Eric Schlosser is a journalist from the United States, best known for Fast Food Nation.
Quick Facts About Eric Schlosser
Born
August 17, 1959
Nationality
United States
Profession
Journalist
Notable works
Fast Food Nation
Known for
Fast Food Nation, Reefer Madness
About Eric Schlosser
His 2001 book Fast Food Nation examines the fast‑food industry, while his 2003 work Reefer Madness explores the history of marijuana, and his 2013 volume Command and Control investigates a nuclear weapons accident in Damascus.
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