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Poisoned : the true story of the deadly E. coli outbreak that changed the way Americans eat / Jeff Benedict.

Author/creator Benedict, Jeff
Format Book and Print
Publication Info New York, NY : February Books, [2011]
Descriptionxv, 314 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Silent night -- Chomping at the bit -- Something bad -- Proof positive -- We've got an issue -- Where did your child eat? -- Flying blind -- An awful surprise -- Expired -- It pays to be nice -- Tell me about E. coli -- Testimony -- Expert witnesses -- No miracles or tragedies -- The awakening -- Strings attached -- Nobody blames you -- A shitload of money -- Pickpocket -- Gearing up -- The Devil you know -- Four-seasons justice -- Mirror, mirror on the wall -- A total long shot -- I don't mean to be impolite -- In your face -- Baby steps -- Just an associate -- It's personal -- Lucky -- Fiduciary matters -- You have to trust me -- Food-safety advocates -- Breaking up is hard to do -- Contempt -- Wizards of Oz -- The new normal -- The reckoning -- The suggestion box -- Bingo -- Turning point -- The deposition -- What you need -- Unheard-of -- Show some brass -- Focused and frightened -- The magnetic moment -- Enough money to go around -- It's in juice, too.
Abstract Presents an account of the E. coli outbreak involving hamburger meat from the Jack in the Box fast food chain, including coverage of the subsequent lawsuit and interviews with executives, researchers, lawyers, and the victims' families.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 307-308) and index.
Acquisitions source Laupus- John Lehman, donor.
LCCN 2013931500
ISBN9780984954353 (trade pbk.)
ISBN098495435X (trade pbk.)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks QW 138.5 E8 B463P 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold