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Dr Harvey W Wiley becomes chief chemist, expanding the Bureau of Chemistry’s food adulteration studies

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Dr Harvey W Wiley becomes chief chemist, expanding the Bureau of Chemistry’s food adulteration studies

In 1883, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley becomes chief chemist, expanding the Bureau of Chemistry’s food adulteration studies. Campaigning…

John B Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General)

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John B Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General)

On Apr. 3, 1879, John B. Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General),…

King John of England proclaimed the first English food law

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King John of England proclaimed the first English food law

In 1202, King John of England proclaimed the first English food law, the Assize of Bread, which prohibited…