Food taster

Roman Emperor Claudius was allegedly killed by poison in AD 54, even though he had a food taster named Halotus.

[2] Over history, presidents and royal families have hired food tasters or sacrifices, over fear of being poisoned.

Queen Durdhara, the Mauryan empress, ate food that was prepared for her husband and died.

[2] President Vladimir Putin has hired a food taster who is part of his security staff to protect himself as well.

[3] In recent times, animals such as mice have been used to detect impurities in food produced for humans, such as during the 2008 Olympic Games in China.