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The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs by Gail Jarrow
5.0
This book strikes a perfect balance between carefully researched history, sensational stories of interest, and clearly presented information.
Follows the life of Harvey Wiley, the man who was the face of the pure-food movement, in his life as a farmer to chemist, to government official. His mission was to ensure that foods on the market were safe for consumption and did not misrepresent ingredients. He oversaw the creation of the FDA and dedicated his life to consumer safety.
A delicious exposé of corporate greed and early American consumerism.
Follows the life of Harvey Wiley, the man who was the face of the pure-food movement, in his life as a farmer to chemist, to government official. His mission was to ensure that foods on the market were safe for consumption and did not misrepresent ingredients. He oversaw the creation of the FDA and dedicated his life to consumer safety.
A delicious exposé of corporate greed and early American consumerism.