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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Islington 1885
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—Appendix IV.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State wheher the sample was submitted to the. Analyst by an Officer ac ing under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and it so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1436 | Oatmeal | Inspector | Genuine | ||
| 1437 | Cayenne Pepper | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1438 | Lard | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1439 | Sugar | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1440 | Pickles | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ||
| 1441 | Gin | do. | Within the strength required by Act of Parliament | ||
| 1442 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1443 | Black Pepper | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1444 | Black Tea | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1445 | Mixed Sweets | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1446 | Flour | do. | Genuine | ||
| 1447 | Butter | do. | Genuine |