Chapter 1 | The Poison Squad
Preview: Season 32 Episode 2 | 8m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
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Dr. Harvey Wiley, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies. Wiley embarked upon a series of bold and controversial trials on 12 human subjects who would become known as the “Poison Squad.”
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Chapter 1 | The Poison Squad
Preview: Season 32 Episode 2 | 8m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Harvey Wiley, determined to banish dangerous substances from dinner tables, took on the powerful food manufacturers and their allies. Wiley embarked upon a series of bold and controversial trials on 12 human subjects who would become known as the “Poison Squad.”
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During his time at the USDA, Dr. Harvey Wiley grew concerned about food safety and purity. (1m 4s)
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