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The Poison Squad

Deborah Blum

Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley set out to ensure food safety. He selected food tasters to test various food additives and preservatives, letting them know that the substances could be harmful or deadly. The tasters were recognized for their courage, and became known as the poison squad.

GenresWiley, Harvey WashingtonSinclair, UptonFarmer, Fannie MerrittHeinz, H. JUnited StatesOfficials and employees

330 pages

English edition · First published 2019 by Penguin Press · ISBN 9781594205149

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