The History of Contaminated Confectionery; Consequences; Early 20th Century Germany, England, US

In this video, I used the material from the text "Poison In The Pot – The 19th Century Whistleblower and the Poison Squad" written by C.A. Asbrey.
Christine Anne Asbrey is a writer of everything strange, mysterious, obscure, and forgotten from the 19th century. She likes her mysteries twisty, complex, and intricate through a fog of history.
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In this gripping video, we unravel the dark history behind a seemingly joyful town square filled with children and couples delighting in sweets. Discover how these candies, once symbols of happiness, concealed a hidden danger that turned joy into heartbreak. We delve into the transformation of these treats, tainted by dangerous ingredients, and how lax regulations allowed toxic substances to infiltrate food production. Learn about the widespread impact across Germany, England, and the US from cities to villages, as mild discomfort escalated into severe health issues and fatal consequences. Witness the devastating collapse of the sweets industry as public trust shattered.

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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 A Sweet Treat, A Bitter End
00:03:43 Arsenic and Ignorance
00:06:22 The Symptoms of a Poisoned Population
00:08:27 Public Panic and Distrust

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