Food Safety Scandals

The rise of industrial chemistry in food led to significant public health crises, particularly with milk and dairy products. Scandals involving adulterated items like honey, jams, and meats caught the attention of both consumers and lawmakers, prompting a patchwork of state-level regulations. Notably, the involvement of harmful substances and fraudulent practices, such as using corn syrup disguised as honey, highlighted the urgent need for food safety legislation.