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The poison squad: one chemist's single-minded crusade for food safety at the turn of the twentieth century
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Published:
New York : Penguin Press, 2018.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xxi, 330 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status:
Lafayette Nonfiction Area
363.1926 Blu
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Description

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.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Blum, D. (2018). The poison squad: one chemist's single-minded crusade for food safety at the turn of the twentieth century. New York, Penguin Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Blum, Deborah, 1954-. 2018. The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-minded Crusade for Food Safety At the Turn of the Twentieth Century. New York, Penguin Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Blum, Deborah, 1954-, The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-minded Crusade for Food Safety At the Turn of the Twentieth Century. New York, Penguin Press, 2018.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Blum, Deborah. The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-minded Crusade for Food Safety At the Turn of the Twentieth Century. New York, Penguin Press, 2018.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781594205149 (hardcover), 1594205140 (hardcover)

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-319) and index.
Description
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.