Food Unwrapped Investigates

Kate Quilton uncovers the truth behind some of Britain’s most shocking food headlines. Kate meets the case studies behind the stories; explores the science with academy and industry experts; conducts experiments; and asks tough questions of those in control. The topics explored include hospital food, eating issues, deadly food allergies, and celebrity-endorsed diet pills.

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Seasons

1. Deadly Food Allergies

Air Date: 2020-10-26

Kate investigates the world of severe food allergies. Reports warn of surging food allergies in the UK. But are the food industry and government taking them seriously enough? Kate meets people from both sides of the debate; including the parents of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a sandwich.

2. How Safe Is Hospital Food?

Air Date: 2020-11-02

Kate looks at the deadly 2019 listeria outbreak in UK hospitals and asks how safe is our hospital food? She uncovers the science and meets a whistleblower who says cutbacks mean it could happen again.

3. Diet Pills Scandal

Air Date: 2020-11-09

Kate explores the murky world of miracle diet supplements and reveals the giant internet corporations making big profits exposing young teens to toxic content

4. How Dangerous Is Fussy Eating?

Air Date: 2020-11-16

Kate investigates the junk food diets of fussy-eating kids. On meeting families where young lives are at risk, she asks what's 'normal' and when parents should seek help?

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Release Date

2020-10-26

Episodes

4 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Kate Quilton

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Production Companies

Ricochet