The Cost of Adulterated Milk
A Seattle dealer faces legal consequences for using toxic additives in milk sold to the public.
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Mrs. C. E. T. Fowler was fined $75 plus costs in Justice Cann's court for selling milk containing boracic acid. State Milk Inspector E. A. McDonald, who conducted the investigation and prosecution, stated the additive is used as a preservative but is dangerous to human health, particularly for infants and invalids.
“Boracic acid in milk sold to Seattle consumers cost Mrs. C. E. T. Fowler $75 and costs.”
This reflects the early 20th-century push for food safety regulations and the 'pure food' movement, paralleling modern debates about chemical additives and public health standards.
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