Which novel, written by Upton Sinclair, gave a shocking portrayal of the meat packing business in U.S.?

It's why we have the Food and Drug Administration.

Sinclair wanted the novel to inspire a socialist revolution, not the creation of the FDA. He said "I aimed an arrow at the readers heart, but hit the stomach instead."

I have a bad feeling that all that much has changed. Just was away around the rules

I believe the writer meant to say 20th century instead of the 19th.

Last*in*line, a wonderful book. I read it several times

Player #27327294, I thought the same thing - it took place in the early 1900's which is the turn of the 20th century.

loco, Thanks so much for sharing. I have never read the book because it is so depressing and dark. Good for you that you read it.

loco, Henry Ford said, “Why do I get a whole man when all I need is a pair of hands.”

The companies get people that speak Spanish to recruit illegals, to apply for work visas or temporary work employment status: to do the job now and after a certain time ship them back and do it all over again.

It’s been reported that “Cargill” is one of the richest companies & has more Ecoli recalls than any other packing house.