Dangerous Dairy | The Poison Squad | American Experience | PBS

Few countries have had the kind of relationship with milk that the US has. That's what made adulteration of dairy so egregious.

By the close of the Industrial Revolution, the American food supply was tainted with frauds, fakes, and legions of new and untested chemicals, dangerously threatening the health of consumers. Based on the book by Deborah Blum, The Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley who, determined to banish these 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.” Following Wiley’s unusual experiments and tireless advocacy, 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.

[txtrang]

Some of the myths from the past, still believed by many: milk builds strong bones, coffee inhibits growth (in young kids), and (highly processed corn flakes) cereal is an essential, healthy breakfast meal.

[bgc]

First of all I'm not understanding how humans think that they need another species' milk. Just the thought of it is asinine! Can you imagine a calf on your mother's breast?

[alexmccreary]

Please add connotation and design to current flaw computers