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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
St George (Westminster) 1878
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hanover Square, The Vestry of the Parish of Saint George]
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APPENDIX TO THE REPORT
of the
Medical Officer of Health.
Summary of Analytical Work for the Year ending March 25th, 1879.
| NAME OF SAMPLE. | Genuine. | Of doubtful Quality. | Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 15 | 7 | 2 | 24 |
| Bread | 19 | — | — | 19 |
| Butter | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Tea | 14 | 6 | — | 20 |
| Coffee | 5 | — | 3 | 8 |
| Mustard | 8 | — | 7 | 15 |
| Pepper | 6 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Flour | 8 | 1 | — | 9 |
| Sugar | 8 | — | — | 8 |
| Tapioca | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Sago | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Arrowroot | 7 | — | — | 7 |
| Vinegar | 4 | — | — | 4 |
| Whisky | 5 | — | — | 5 |
| Anchovy Sauce | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Catsup | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| 110 | 17 | 17 | 144 |