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What Americans Ate When There Were No Food Laws

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Food Safety Revolution: Key Figures and Impact

This chapter discusses Dr. Wiley's crucial role in advancing food safety regulations in the early 20th century, alongside influential figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Upton Sinclair. The conversation explores the historical context of unsanitary food practices and the push for reform that transformed American food laws.

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