In 1906, Upton Sinclair published The Jungle, a disgusting insight into various unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry. Shortly after its publication, the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 was passed, stating that meat shipped over state lines was subject to federal inspection:
Also in 1906, the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed, essentially making mislabelling of products illegal:
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Food Safety Acts
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