The Washington Post reports a meat inspection program set for use in pork plants across the country has repeatedly failed to stop the production of contaminated meat. The program allows an increase in processing speeds and cuts the number of federal inspectors at the plants in half, replacing them with private inspectors employed by meat producers. It has been in effect as a pilot for years at five pork plants, three of which ranked among the 10 worst in the country for health and safety, with issues including fecal matter in meat products. Federal agriculture officials say they hope to expand the system nationwide after completing an upcoming evaluation.