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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
Paddington 1895
Report on vital statistics and sanitary work for the year 1895
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Agricultural produce which this country itself could
well supply. A stricter enforcement of the Adulteration
Act on our imports would do much to remedy this.
ALP. W. STOKES, F.C.S., P.I.C.,
(Public Analyst.)
Laboratory,
Vestry Hall, Harrow Road,
June 15 th, 1896.
TABULATED LIST OF ARTICLES ANALYSED During the Year ended 31st March, 1896.
| Articles analyzed. | Total number | Number adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk & Condensed Milk | 218 | 16 |
| Butter | 62 | 4 |
| Lard | 16 | 0 |
| Groceries | 43 | 2 |
| Spirits | 23 | 3 |
| Bread & Pastry | 4 | 0 |
| Ices | 7 | 0 |
| Ale | 5 | 0 |
| Potted Meat | 5 | 0 |
| 383 | 25 |