The Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858: A Deadly Confectionary Disaster

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858, as well as why you shouldn’t eat non-edible things, that accountability is important, and how to pass legislation, but at what cost? Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 Amusing Planet article by Kaushik Patowary 2021 Atlas Obscura article by Jenny Elliott 2019 AV Club article by Mike Vago 2017 The Vintage News article by Ian Harvey 2016 The Vintage News article by Brad Smithfield 2012 Gizmodo article by Keith Veronese 1858 The Bradford Observer (1) 1858 The Morning Chronicle Historic UK article by Ben Johnson On:Yorkshire Magazine article Wikipedia Go check out our friend Keely over at the Misty Mysteries podcast from the Darkcast Network. Get your groceries and essentials delivered in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart. Free delivery on your first 3 orders. Min $10 per order. Terms apply. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show. You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices