The Poison Squad (2020) | Full Documentary | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Based on the book by Deborah Blum, The Poison Squad tells the story of government chemist Dr. Harvey Wiley, who took on powerful food manufacturers and their allies. 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. Welcome to PBS America, a channel curated for an international audience from America's Public Broadcasting Service, PBS.

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