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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
Battersea 1907
Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1907
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The following table shows the number of samples taken during 1907, and the number found to be genuine or otherwise:-
| Description of Article. | Total No. of Samples taken. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Inferior. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowroot | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Brandy | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Butter | 106 | 86 | 17 | 3 |
| Coffee | 11 | 9 | w 2 | — |
| Coffee & Chicory | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Gin | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Milk | 799 | 728 | 71 | — |
| ,, (pasteurised skimmed) | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
| ,, (separated) | 39 | 30 | 9 | — |
| ,, (skimmed) | 11 | 8 | 3 | — |
| Mustard | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Pepper (white) | 4 | • 4 | — | — |
| Preserved Fish | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| „ Meat | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Rum | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Vinegar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Whisky | 3 | 3 | ™1— | — |
| Totals | 1,000 1 | 891 | 105 | 4 |
The adulterated samples formed 10.9 per cent. of the total
number of samples taken.
The percentage of adulteration during the years 1900 to
1907 are shown in the following table :—