"The Lambeth Poisoning"

The Lambeth Poisoning refers to a mysterious incident in 1853, where several people in the Lambeth area of London became seriously ill after consuming contaminated bread. Investigations revealed that the bread was adulterated with harmful substances, likely due to inhalation of toxic fumes during production. This event highlighted hazards in food adulteration practices at the time and prompted improvements in food safety regulations. It serves as an early example of the importance of hygiene and oversight in food manufacturing to prevent poisoning and protect public health.