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What Americans Ate When There Were No Food Laws

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Milk Misery: The Gilded Age Food Safety Crisis

This chapter examines the alarming conditions of milk production in America during the Gilded Age, revealing the grave public health issues caused by contaminated milk. It highlights the efforts of early reformers like Dr. Wiley, who sought to expose the dangers of food adulteration and advocate for essential food safety regulations.

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