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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
Lambeth 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. Samples procured, together with the results of the analyses, during the year 1913:—
| Samples. | Formal. | Informal. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Analysed | Number Adulterated. | Number Analysed | Number Adulterated. | |
| Milk* | 477 | 50 | 18 | ... |
| Butter | 218 | 28 | 809 | 124 |
| Lard | ... | ... | ||
| Coffee | ... | 15 | ... | |
| Margarine | ... | ... | ||
| Mustard | ... | 30 | 1 | |
| Pepper | ... | 30 | ... | |
| Arrowroot | ... | ... | ... | |
| Vinegar | ... | ... | 3 | |
| Sago | ... | ... | l | |
| Oatmeal | ... | ... | ... | |
| Ground Rice | ... | ... | ... | |
| Flour (Wheaten) | ... | ... | ... | |
| Cocoa | ... | ... | 6 | ... |
| Dripping | 17 | ... | 62 | ... |
| Drugs | ... | 4 | ||
| Rice | ... | ... | ... | |
| Cream | ... | ... | 5 | |
| Sultanas | ... | ... | ... | |
| Currants | ... | ... | ... | |
| Raisins | ... | ... | ... | |
| Bottle Fruit | ... | ... | ... | |
| Cheese | ... | ... | ... | |
| ... | ... | 3 | ||
| Bread | ... | ... | ... | |
| Totals | 800 | 80 | 1,055 | 139 |
| Total Samples taken 1,855 | ||||
| Samples Adulterated 219 | ||||