Joyce Egginton Knihy

The investigation reveals the catastrophic PBB poisoning incident in Michigan, where a fire retardant was mistakenly mixed into cattle feed, leading to widespread contamination of dairy products consumed by nearly all residents. The narrative details the impact on the farming community and the general populace, highlighting failures in governmental response. A new introduction and afterword by environmental scientists discuss the ongoing legacy of this disaster and the presence of toxic substitutes in modern life. This edition revives an essential environmental classic that sheds light on a significant historical event.