I highly recommend Debra Bloom's book "The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century."  Less than 15 bucks in paperback.

 

While I'm recommending books, I'll also recommend Kate Moore's "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women."

 

Jeff

 

 

On Fri, Jan 31, 2020 at 3:05 PM Dr Bob <drbob**At_Symbol_Here**flowsciences.com> wrote:

I loved it!

I wouldn't volunteer for the "Poison Squad", however!

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Thanks Bob,
i heard that on NPR.

He was impressive.

Doug Walters
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> Last evening I happened to be watching public television.  There was an episode of American Experience entitled "The Poison Squad".  It is the story of Dr. Harvey Wiley, government chemist.  His work laid the basis for our food safety, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.  He also later developed the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.  In my mind he was a real chemist hero.  Worth watching if you get a chance.  Shows what analytical work does to make us safe, especially when combined with a little toxicology. 
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