The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
One Chemist's Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century
"The Poison Squad" by Deborah Blum tells the compelling story of the fight for food safety in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. At a time when food products were often contaminated with harmful chemicals, Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, a dedicated chemist, led efforts to expose these dangers and push for regulatory reforms. His work, alongside activists, journalists, and supportive food producers, played a crucial role in the eventual passing of the 1906 Food and Drug Act. The book highlights the challenges and triumphs of those who stood against corporate interests to protect public health.
The 10450th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 352
- Original Language
- English
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- 760th on The Greatest Books of 2024 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)
- 100 Notable Books of 2018 (New York Times)