Episode
Short Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster
16:38
Published: Wed Jul 07 2021
Description
In the 1920s, before the era of consumer protection, a poison entered the medicine supply and killed more than 100 people before the pubic health disaster could be stopped. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Listen to friends discuss practical topics like personal finance decisions and ways to alleviate financial stress.
00:00 - 02:22 (02:22)
Summary
Listen to friends discuss practical topics like personal finance decisions and ways to alleviate financial stress.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster
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In 1937, the Massengill company marketed their elixir sulfanilamide to cure infections.
02:22 - 06:19 (03:56)
Summary
In 1937, the Massengill company marketed their elixir sulfanilamide to cure infections. However, the elixir contained a poisonous chemical, diethylene glycol, which caused agonizing pain and death.
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The hosts discuss the Toxic Shock Syndrome scandal in the 70s and 80s, which was caused by a deadly poison found in certain feminine hygiene products, with special guest Aminatou Sow.
06:19 - 11:24 (05:04)
Summary
The hosts discuss the Toxic Shock Syndrome scandal in the 70s and 80s, which was caused by a deadly poison found in certain feminine hygiene products, with special guest Aminatou Sow.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster
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The Elixir Sulfanilamide Incident, where over 100 people died due to a toxic medicine, led to the creation of laws that demand proper testing on medications for human consumption.
11:24 - 15:54 (04:30)
Summary
The Elixir Sulfanilamide Incident, where over 100 people died due to a toxic medicine, led to the creation of laws that demand proper testing on medications for human consumption. The tragedy left a lot of guilt among those who were involved in the production and prescription of the dangerous drug.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Sulfanilamide Disaster
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Chuck and Josh discuss the urban legend that someone can die from too much salt and explain the science behind it.
15:54 - 16:29 (00:34)
Summary
Chuck and Josh discuss the urban legend that someone can die from too much salt and explain the science behind it.