The Poison Squad
Wiley's groundbreaking work with women's organizations highlights his belief in the power of consumer advocacy, even when faced with opposition from the government. His desperation to establish safety regulations for food additives led him to initiate the hygienic table trials, a pivotal experiment aimed at gathering scientific data on the risks posed by harmful substances like formaldehyde and borax. This quest for knowledge was driven by the urgent need for regulation in a time of widespread food adulteration.In this clip
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