Episode 180: Times Beach
Well There‘s Your Problem
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The Dark Side of Antibacterial Production
This chapter examines the dark history of Northeastern Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Company, specifically their production of hexachlorophene and the catastrophic effects of its toxicity. It highlights the manufacturing flaws and the resulting dangers, including the emergence of harmful byproducts like 2378-tetrachlorodibenzopdioxin, which tragically impacted infant lives.
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