FairWarning: The LipoTron, heavily promoted in Florida for fat reduction, has never been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which would make it illegal under federal law to sell or promote it for weight loss.

Teresa Lostroh and Rachel Albin: A complex system of self-regulation leaves the safety of meat and poultry largely in the hands of private companies.

Brad Racino: The FDA physically inspects only about 2 percent of food imports.

Nicole Gilbert: While most U.S. seafood is imported, no more than 2 percent is inspected.

Brandon Quester and Tarryn Mento: Florida-based Del Monte Fresh Produce challenged an FDA conclusion that the company’s cantaloupes from Guatemala carried a rare strain of salmonella.