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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
Newington 1900
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Newington, St. Mary]
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TABLE 15.
Percentage of Adulteration.
| Article. | Number of Samples taken. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Percentage of Adulteration. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 565 | 505 | 60 | 10.6 |
| Butter | 318 | 303 | 15 | 4.7 |
| Coffee | 28 | 27 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Rum | 1 | 1 | None. | None. |
| Whisky | 6 | 6 | „ | |
| Brandy | 1 | 1 | ||
| Pepper | 48 | 46 | 2 | 41 |
| Mustard | 40 | 40 | None. | None. |
| Arrowroot | 1 | 1 | „ | |
| Lard | 12 | 12 | „ | „ |
| Vinegar | 3 | 3 | ||
| Cheese | 11 | 11 | „ | |
| Margarine (unmarked) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 18.1 |
| Sago | 13 | 12 | 1 | 7.7 |
| Flour | 6 | 6 | None. | None. |
| Milk of Sulphur | 2 | 2 | „ | „ |
| Ground Ginger | 1 | 1 | „ | „ |
| Butter, on bread | 3 | 3 | „ | „ |
| Tapioca | 1 | 1 | „ | „ |
| Gregory's Powder | 1 | None. | 1 | 100.0 |
| Cocoa | 3 | 3 | None. | None. |
| Tea | 3 | 3 | „ | „ |
| Ale | 13 | 13 | „ | „ |
| Porter | 9 | 9 | „ | „ |
| Stout | 2 | 2 | „ | „ |
| Golden Syrup | 1 | 1 | „ | „ |
| Total | 1103 | 1021 | 82 | 7.4 |