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Harvey Washington Wiley (October 18, 1844 – June 30, 1930) was an American chemist who advocated successfully for the passage of the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and subsequently worked at the Good Housekeeping Institute laboratories. He was the first commissioner of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
- Anna Kelton
- Elliott Cresson Medal (1910)
- 1882–1930
- October 18, 1844, Kent, Indiana, United States
Through tactics like the “Poison Squad,” Harvey Washington Wiley (1844–1930) waged continuous warfare on adulterated foods and drugs. The result was the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906. A pure food and drug bill would probably not have passed in 1906 without Wiley’s unceasing commitment.
Learn about Harvey Wiley, the "Father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act" and the founder of the Good Housekeeping Institute. He fought for food safety, exposed diet frauds, and warned about tobacco dangers.
Learn about the life and achievements of Harvey Wiley, the "Father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act" of 1906. He was a chemist, a professor, a crusader, and a founding father of the American pure food movement.
Oct 8, 2018 · Deborah Blum's new book, The Poison Squad, is a true story about how Dr. Harvey Washington Wiley, named chief chemist of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1883, conducted a rather grisly...
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Jun 27, 2018 · The American chemist Harvey Washington Wiley (1844-1930) established the methods and philosophy of food analysis. His writings and influence made him the "father of the Food and Drug Administration ."
Jun 13, 2016 · Learn how Harvey Washington Wiley, a Hoosier chemist and food safety advocate, conducted experiments with a group of volunteers known as the Poison Squad to expose food adulteration. Discover how his work led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and the establishment of the FDA.
