Alexander Wynter Blyth

Born29 August 1845
Woolwich, London, England
Died30 March February 1921 (aged 75)
OccupationPublic health official, analytical chemist, medical officer, barrister, and author.
GenreHealth
SubjectFood safety, forensic toxicology, and public health reform

Alexander Wynter Blyth (29 August 1845 – 30 March 1921) was a British public health official, analytical chemist, medical officer, barrister, and author. He is best known for his contributions to food safety, forensic toxicology, and public health reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Blyth's pioneering work in food analysis and poisoning detection continues to be cited long after his death.