Before the Pure Food and Drug Act was passed, it was assumed that the common law and the warning "let the buyer beware" would take care of consumers.

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Before the Pure Food and Drug Act, there were no laws regulating food and drug safety, and it was believed that consumers were responsible for ensuring the safety of the products they purchased. The common law doctrine of caveat emptor ("let the buyer beware") reflected this belief, placing the burden of responsibility on consumers to educate themselves about the products they bought and to exercise caution when making purchases. The Pure Food and Drug Act changed this by imposing government regulations and oversight to help protect consumers from unsafe or adulterated products.

Before the Pure Food and Drug Act Was Passed, It