The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs by Gail Jarrow

The Poison Eaters: Fighting Danger and Fraud in Our Food and Drugs

Gail Jarrow

160 pages missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction childrens food and drink health history informative fast-paced
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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. In 1900, products often weren'...

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