The Swill Milk Scandal: Pure Food LawsHow thousands of infant deaths sparked a food safety revolution.
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Rules Written in BloodDiscover the shocking history of how a toxic byproduct of New York's whiskey distilleries was marketed as "Pure Country Milk." This deadly deception, fueled by corporate greed and political corruption, led to a public health crisis that killed thousands of babies. The resulting public outrage and groundbreaking journalistic exposé ignited one of America's first major fights for consumer protection, paving the way for modern food safety regulations.
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