The poison eaters : fighting danger and fraud in our food and drugs /

"Formaldehyde, borax, salicylic acid. Today, these chemicals are used in embalming fluids, cleaning supplies, and acne medications. But in 1900, they were routinely added to food that Americans ate from cans and jars. Often products weren't safe because unregulated, unethical companies add...

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Main Author:	Jarrow, Gail (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane, [2019]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Wiley, Harvey Washington, > 1844-1930 > Juvenile literature. Wiley, Harvey Washington, > 1844-1930. United States. > Food and Drug Administration > Juvenile literature. United States. > Food and Drug Administration. Competition, Unfair > United States > History > Juvenile literature. Food law and legislation > United States > History > Juvenile literature. Competition, Unfair. Food law and legislation. United States. History. Illustrated works. Juvenile works. Instructional and educational works. Informational works.