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jun 30, 1906 - Pure Food and Drug Act

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Congress passed the Pure Food and Drug Act in order to prevent mislabeled or unsafe food products from being sold.

Federal power was increased by enforcing this law on the entire nation and set standards for the states to meet.

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Date:

jun 30, 1906
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~ 120 years ago