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St Giles (Camden) 1898
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Giles District]
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It will be noticed that two of the adulterated samples,
P. P. 187 and 188, were submitted by a private purchaser
from shops in the district.
Coffee.
Four of the 27 samples of coffee (14.8 per cent.) were found to contain chicory, the quantity of the latter varying from 40 to 60 per cent.
| No. of Sample. | Nature and Amount of Adulteration. |
|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter. | |
| G 184 | At least 40 per cent. of chicory. |
| G 217 | do. 45 do. do. |
| G 187 | do. 60 do. do. |
| G 341 | do. 60 do. do. |
Spirits.
One of the samples of Rum, G 325, was unduly diluted
with water, the spirit strength being 40.2 degrees under
proof. Rum should not be more than 25 degrees under
proof.
Drugs.
Both the Potassium Iodide prescription and the
Mercury Pill had evidently been prepared with considerable
care in every case.
Pepper, Lard, &c.
The remaining samples were all certified to be "not
adulterated" and were for the most part of good quality.
In conclusion I again venture to express a hope that the
Government will see its way to include the formation of a
Court of Reference in the provisions of the Sale of Food
and Drugs Act now before the House of Commons.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
J. KEAR COLWELL.