Bristol-Myers bought Cheplin Laboratories broke ground for a new penicillin plant
In 1943, Bristol-Myers bought Cheplin Laboratoriesﾗa Syracuse, New York, manufacturer of acidophilus milkﾗand broke ground for a new…
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McNary-Mapes Amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs Act was passed
On May 7, 1930, the McNary-Mapes Amendment to the Pure Food and Drugs Act was passed. The so-called…
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The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation completed its first licensing agreement
On Feb. 19, 1927, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) completed its first licensing agreement with the Quaker…
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The first municipal milk pasteurization program in the U.S. was initiated by Charleston Public Health Officer Leon Banov
In 1919, one of the first municipal milk pasteurization programs in the U.S. was initiated by Charleston Health…
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Alice C. Evans described the organism that caused undulant fever
In 1918, Alice C. Evans described the organism that caused undulant fever. Despite severe and persistent criticism of…
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Saline infusions replaced milk as a ‘blood substitute’
In 1884, saline infusions replaced milk as a ‘blood substitute’ due to adverse reactions to milk. A breakthrough…
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Antonin Prandtl invented the first dairy centrifuge in order to separate cream from milk
In 1864, Antonin Prandtl invented the first dairy centrifuge in order to separate cream from milk.
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Edward Jenner published his work on the development of a vaccination
In 1798, Edward Jenner published his work on the development of a vaccination that would protect against smallpox….
