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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

City of London 1901

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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Table: SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.

SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.

Articles submitted for Analysis.Half-year ending 30th June.Quarter ending 30th September.Quarter ending 31st December.Total for 1901.
No. of Samples taken.No. Genuine.No. Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.No. of Samples taken.No. Genuine.No. Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.No. of Samples taken.No. Genuine.No. Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.No. of Samples taken.No. Genuine.No. Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
Milk59382135.6103663735.92302052510.863923098321.2
Butter2825310.7635769.5215014464.0241226156.2
Coffee54120.0............6600111019.0
Pepper............161516.258800242314.0
Mustard............1613318.7577002320313.0
Jam, Honey, & Golden Syrup............8800............8800
Malt Vinegar............6600............6600
Olive Oil............3300............3300
Arrowroot............2200............2200
Cheese............110011002200
Bread and Flour............242400............242400
Ground Almonds............101100.0............101100.0
Drugs............110011010287.2711110387.2
Cocoa........................11001100
Sweets........................44004400
Sterilized Milk........................11001100
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