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Islington 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| No. of Samples. | No. Adulterated. | Percentage Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiskey (Scotch) | 12 | — | — |
| Whiskey (Irish) | 12 | — | — |
| Rum | 12 | — | — |
| Gin | 12 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Brandy | 12 | 1 | 8.3 |
| Total | 60 | 2 | 3.3 |
Drugs.—55 samples of drugs were examined, and of these 5, or 9.1
per cent., were returned as adulterated.
This percentage is in excess of that of last year, when 6.6 per cent were
returned as sophisticated by the Public Analyst.
The following is a list of the articles examined.
| No. of Samples. | No. Adulterated | Percentage Adulterated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camphorated Oil | 5 | — | — |
| Blaud's Pills | 5 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Paregoric | 5 | 2 | 40.0 |
| Compound Liquorice Powder | 5 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Lime Water | 5 | — | — |
| Cod Liver Oil | 5 | — | — |
| Olive Oil | 5 | 1 | 20.0 |
| Tartaric Acid | 5 | — | — |
| Glycerine | 5 | — | — |
| Oil of Turpentine | 5 | — | — |
| Citric Acid | 5 | — | — |
| 55 | 5 | 9.1 |