Meatpacking Exposed
James and Charles witness appalling conditions in Chicago's meatpacking industry, including unsanitary practices that threaten public health. Their shocking findings lead to a powerful call for reform, culminating in Congress passing the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. Upton's work, while not achieving his socialist aims, successfully ignites a movement for federal oversight in food safety.In this clip
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