The Dark Side Of Coffee

When you think of dangerous jobs, you probably think of things like coal mining, logging, or construction work. Coffee roasting? Not so much. But new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that a chemical byproduct of coffee roasting, diacetyl, might pose serious health risks to workers. We talk with the journalist whose investigative work prompted the study. Also, we look at how coffee gets from farms to our cups — and why coffee farmers are still struggling for fair prices.