100,000,000 Guinea Pigs, (Dangers in Everyday Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics)
1933
Arthur Kallett and F.J. Schlink
Early consumer advocacy about adulterated and unregulated foods. Written in 1933 and very influential in its day.
Key Takeaways:
- Argues that the American public is being used as experimental "guinea pigs" by food, drug, and cosmetics companies.
- Documents toxic additives, adulterated products, and inadequate safety testing in everyday consumer goods.
- Exposes deceptive advertising and industry-funded “experts” who downplay risks.
- Calls for stronger regulation and an organized, skeptical consumer movement.
Categories
Dangers of Mainstream Foods and Toxins