London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Plumstead 1893
Annual report 1893-94
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TABLE I.
Articles submitted with General Results of Analysis.
| No. of Samples | Articles submitted for Analysis. | Result of Analysis. |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Milk | 30 Genuine 15 Adulterated 9 Poor quality 6 Very poor quality |
| 14 | Butter | Genuine |
| 11 | Coffee | „ |
| 2 | Giuger Beer | „ |
| 2 | Glycerine | „ (but contained traces of lead) |
| 3 | Ammonio-citrate of Iron | „ |
| 4 | Sodium bicarbonate | „ |
| 4 | Dilute Phosphoric Acid | „ |
| 4 | Scotch Whiskey | 3 Genuine; 1 Adulterated |
| 4 | Irish „ | 2 „ 2 „ |
| 4 | Rum | 3 „ 1 „ |
| 4 | Gin | Genuine |
| 4 | Brandy | 3 Genuine; 1 Adulterated |
| 18 | Mustard | Genuine |
| 4 | Sugar | „ |
| 6 | Flour | „ |
| 6 | Tapioca | „ |
| 6 | Sago | „ |
| 6 | Arrowroot | „ |
| 6 | Rice | „ |
| 6 | Oatmeal | „ |