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The Poison SquadBy: Deborah Blum A New York Times Notable Book Inspiration for PBS's American Experience film The Poison Squad A detailed, highly readable history of food and drink regulation in the United States. Wall Street Journal Riveting. . . . [A] timely tale about how scientists and citizens can work together on meaningful consumer protections. Science From Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Deborah Blum, the dramatic true story of how
By: Deborah BlumA New York Times Notable Book • Inspiration for PBS's American Experience film The Poison Squad
“A detailed, highly readable history of food and drink regulation in the United States.” —Wall Street Journal
“Riveting. . . . [A] timely tale about how scientists and citizens can work together on meaningful consumer protections.” —Science
From Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Deborah Blum, the dramatic true story of how food was made safe in the United States and the heroes, led by the inimitable Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, who fought for change
By the end of nineteenth century, food was dangerous. Lethal, even. "Milk" might contain formaldehyde, most often used to embalm corpses. Decaying meat was preserved with both salicylic acid, a pharmaceutical chemical, and borax, a compound first identified as a cleaning product. This was not by accident; food manufacturers had rushed to embrace the rise of industrial chemistry, and were knowingly selling harmful products. Unchecked by government regulation, basic safety, or even labelling requirements, they put profit before the health of their customers. By some estimates, in New York City alone, thousands of children were killed by "embalmed milk" every year. Citizens--activists, journalists, scientists, and women's groups--began agitating for change. But even as protective measures were enacted in Europe, American corporations blocked even modest regulations. Then, in 1883, Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, a chemistry professor from Purdue University, was named chief chemist of the agriculture department, and the agency began methodically investigating food and drink fraud, even conducting shocking human tests on groups of young men who came to be known as, "The Poison Squad."
Over the next thirty years, a titanic struggle took place, with the courageous and fascinating Dr. Wiley campaigning indefatigably for food safety and consumer protection. Together with a gallant cast, including the muckraking reporter Upton Sinclair, whose fiction revealed the horrific truth about the Chicago stockyards; Fannie Farmer, then the most famous cookbook author in the country; and Henry J. Heinz, one of the few food producers who actively advocated for pure food, Dr. Wiley changed history. When the landmark 1906 Food and Drug Act was finally passed, it was known across the land, as "Dr. Wiley's Law."
Blum brings to life this timeless and hugely satisfying "David and Goliath" tale with righteous verve and style, driving home the moral imperative of confronting corporate greed and government corruption with a bracing clarity, which speaks resoundingly to the enormous social and political challenges we face today.
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Lovely Blanket, Concerning Packaging
Color: Leopard Jungle White, Size: 40"x50"
The blanket is very beautiful and incredibly soft — exactly as described, and perfect for a baby.
However, the packaging is a big downside. To secure the large cardboard with the prominent logo, the product used an excessive number of plastic tag fasteners. It took quite a while to carefully remove them all. If any small piece is accidentally left behind, it could pose a serious hazard for babies, as they might easily swallow it.
Overall, great product quality, but the packaging design could be much safer and more thoughtful.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Stylish and Cozy Throw Blanket for your little one
Color: Leopard Jungle White, Size: 40"x50"
I'm so glad I grabbed this “juicy couture Leopard Jungle White baby blanket ". The colors are so chic and modern. It's the perfect way to add a touch of style to any room.
It is a lightweight throw blanket, which is perfect for year-round use! Plus, it's machine washable, which is a huge bonus!
This is my 13 month old daughters go to blanket. When she grabs this and rubs her eyes I know what time it is! I love that no matter how many times I was the blanket it does not lose its colors or soft touch.
I have loved juicy couture my whole teenage and adult life and I’m so excited to pass it on to my daughter one blanket and jewelry and outfit at a time. Juicy couture everything!!! The price is undoubtedly worth the product and value that juicy couture provides.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beauty Quality Excellent Price!
Size: Queen (90x90 Inch), Color: Olive
Wonderful quality blanket! It’s light weight, warm without being heavy, beautiful rich color. Super fast shipping. Came in a smallish box and I was a little worried it would be cheap, but being experienced with items that come with the air sucked out so I waited to see. Sure enough, once the plastic was off it fluffed out and I popped it in the dryer for 5 minutes and all the wrinkles were gone too! I absolutely don’t need a bed spread because the finish looks like expensive silk velvet! I’m buying more for the other bedrooms! I ordered a Queen, olive, 90”x90”, price is incredible and I would have paid double to get this kind of quality!
Love the rich feel and gorgeous color of this blanket. I know they call it olive but it is actually a deep luxurious fern from an untouched dark forest filled with fairy houses and wonderous beings! I’m getting another, sigh…
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Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Exactly as described
Size: Throw XL (50x70 Inch), Color: Navy
I wanted to get the little longer size, to help cover my feet while I sleep, because I sleep in a recliner due to back issues.
Wow! The material is super soft, and keeps just at the right temperature of warmth at night, so the material breathes well. The extra 10 inches is a godsend now.. My feet stay warm all night long now. So the fit is perfect! The quality of the blanket is great, I’ve had no problems with it. Although my white watch band is now blue.. so I guess the color likes to bleed a bit. I haven’t washed it yet, but I will wash it either alone or with dark colors, because I believe it will bleed its color a bit in the wash & perhaps in the dryer.
Still, with it being so comfortable and soft, I would highly recommend this blanket to everyone!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Buy it. Truly amazing.
Size: California King (102x96 Inch), Color: Black
It's a bit thinner than I thought and comes in a surprisingly small box but that doesn't matter at all because there's so much blanket and it's super soft, it feels like covering up with a cloud. Perfectly warm, perfectly cool and perfect for sharing the bed with a blanket hog (or your dog babies). Folds up nice and tight for storage too which is always a plus. Buy this, it's worth the price forsure.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026