The poison eaters: fighting danger and fraud in our food and drugs
Author:
Publisher:
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Boyds Mills & Kane
Publication Date:
[2019]
Edition:
First edition
Language:
English
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Points: 4
Lexile measure:
1020L
Description
Washington Post Best Children's Book
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't safe because unregulated, unethical companies added these and other chemicals to trick consumers into buying spoiled food or harmful medicines. Chemist Harvey Washington Wiley recognized these dangers and began a relentless thirty-year campaign to ensure that consumers could purchase safe food and drugs, eventually leading to the creation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, a US governmental organization that now has a key role in addressing the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic gripping the world today. Acclaimed nonfiction and Sibert Honor winning author Gail Jarrow uncovers this intriguing history in her trademark style that makes the past enthrallingly relevant for today's young readers.
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't safe because unregulated, unethical companies added these and other chemicals to trick consumers into buying spoiled food or harmful medicines. Chemist Harvey Washington Wiley recognized these dangers and began a relentless thirty-year campaign to ensure that consumers could purchase safe food and drugs, eventually leading to the creation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, a US governmental organization that now has a key role in addressing the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic gripping the world today. Acclaimed nonfiction and Sibert Honor winning author Gail Jarrow uncovers this intriguing history in her trademark style that makes the past enthrallingly relevant for today's young readers.
Subjects
Subjects
Competition, Unfair
Competition, Unfair -- United States -- History -- Young adult literature
Food law and legislation
Food law and legislation -- United States -- History -- Young adult literature
History
Illustrated works
Informational works
United States. -- Food and Drug Administration -- Young adult literature
Wiley, Harvey Washington
Wiley, Harvey Washington, -- 1844-1930 -- Young adult literature
Competition, Unfair -- United States -- History -- Young adult literature
Food law and legislation
Food law and legislation -- United States -- History -- Young adult literature
History
Illustrated works
Informational works
United States. -- Food and Drug Administration -- Young adult literature
Wiley, Harvey Washington
Wiley, Harvey Washington, -- 1844-1930 -- Young adult literature
More Details
ISBN:
9781629794389
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.7, 4 Points
Level 7.7, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
1020L
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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. Often products weren't safe because unregulated, unethical companies added these and other chemicals to trick consumers into buying spoiled food or harmful medicines. Chemist Harvey Washington Wiley recognized these dangers and began a relentless thirty-year campaign to ensure that consumers could purchase safe food and drugs, eventually leading to the creation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. Acclaimed nonfiction and Sibert Honor winning author Gail Jarrow uncovers this intriguing history in her trademark style that makes the past enthrallingly relevant for today's young readers"--Amazon.
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United States. -- Food and Drug Administration -- Young adult literature
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