The poison squad /

The Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley. The film charts the path of the forgotten man who laid the groundwork for U.S. consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	American experience (Television program).
Other Authors:	Maggio, John (televisoni producer.), Denison, Tom (Television producer) (televison producer.), Stoll, Corey, 1976- (Narrator), Blum, Deborah
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	In English.
Published:	Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service, [2020]
Subjects:	Wiley, Harvey Washington, > 1844-1930. Wiley, Harvey Washington, > 1844-1930 Food adulteration and inspection > United States. Food additives > Safety regulations > United States > History. Food > Safety measures > Government policy > United States. Aliments > Additifs > Sécurité > Règlements > États-Unis > Histoire. Aliments > Sécurité > Mesures > Politique gouvernementale > États-Unis. Food additives > Safety regulations Food adulteration and inspection United States Documentary television programs History Internet videos. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Television adaptations. Television programs. Documentaires télévisés. Vidéos sur Internet. Émissions télévisées autres que de fiction. Adaptations télévisées. Émissions télévisées.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

Description
Summary:	The Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley. The film charts the path of the forgotten man who laid the groundwork for U.S. consumer protection laws, and ultimately the creation of the FDA.
Item Description:	Based on the book The poison squad by Deborah Blum. Originally broadcast as an episode of American experience January 28, 2020.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (111 minutes) : sound, color, and black and white
Playing Time:	01:50:57
Production Credits:	Music, Gary Lionelli ; editor, Nancy Kennedy.