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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
Hanover Square 1884
[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, 1884.
| NAME OF SAMPLE. | Genuine. | Or doubtful Quality. | Adulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 15 | 5 | 3 | 23 |
| Bread | 16 | — | — | 16 |
| Tea | 15 | — | 1 | 16 |
| Coffee | 2 | — | 2 | 4 |
| Mustard | 4 | — | 12 | 16 |
| Pepper | 5 | — | 13 | 18 |
| Flour | 16 | — | — | 16 |
| Sugar | 18 | 3 | — | 16 |
| Arrowroot. | 6 | — | — | 6 |
| Vinegar | 0 | — | — | 9 |
| Cocoa | — | — | 4 | 4 |
| Lemon Juice | 1 | — | — | |
| Butter | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| 103 | 8 | 35 | 146 |