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Wandsworth 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
Articles other than Milk, Cream and Butter.
Extent of the
adulteration
reported.
Of the samples submitted other than milk, cream, and butter,
the number amounted to 402, of which 39 were
taken with the necessary formalities, whilst 363
were obtained informally. The total number reported as adulterated,
or not up to standard, amounted to 34 (or 8.45 per cent.);
15, or 38.4 per cent. occurring in the formal samples, and 19 (or
5.2 per cent.) in the informal.
The number and variety of the articles grouped under this
heading are shown in the Main Statement, with its accompanying
Tables A and B; whilst full details of the samples reported as.
adulterated, or not up to standard are given in Table F following.
Table F. Formal.
| Case no. | Nature of sample | Nature of Report. |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Meat Paste | 0.09 per cent. Crystallised Boric Acid. |
| 72 | Grey Powder | 64 per cent. deficient in Mercury. |
| 74 | Grey Powder | 52 per cent. deficient in Mercury. |
| 75 | Grey Powder | 52 per cent. deficient in Mercury. |
| 92 | Raspberry Jam | 5 per cent. Apple Pulp. |
| 134 | Prescription | 28 per cent. deficient in Potassium Iodide. |
| 220 | Vinegar | 8 per cent. deficient in Acetic Acid. |
| 349 | Pork Sausage | 0.14 per cent. Crystallised Boric Acid. |
| 354 | Pork Sausage | 0.07 per cent. Crystallised Boric Acid. |
| 383 | Pork Sausage | 0.04 per cent. Crystallised Boric Acid. |
| 918 | Olive Oil | 100 per cent. Cotton Seed Oil. |
| 919 | Coffee | 43 per cent. Chicory. |
| 920 | Olive Oil | 100 per cent. Arachis Oil. |
| 921 | Coffee | 63 per cent. Chicory. |
| 951 | Prescription | 57.8 per cent. deficient in Potassium Iodide. |