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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

Islington 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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1913]
Scotch whiskey.—Six samples were similarly tested and found to be
genuine.
Malt Vinegar.—12 samples were tested, six of which were sold with a
declaration to the effect that they were "Wood Vinegar," while six were found to
be genuine.
Olive Oil.—Of the eight samples tested, seven were genuine, and one was
sold with a declaration to the effect that it was " Nut Oil."
Cocoas.—12 samples were tested and found to be genuine.
For purposes of comparison I insert the following Table. showing the results
of the test work since its conception in 1908 :—

Table: ALL SAMPLES.

ALL SAMPLES.

Year.No. of Samples.Declared.Adulterated.Percentage of Adulteration.
1908340384713.8
1909471968818.7
1910633817311.5
1911663106810.2
191278349678.7
1913668368913.3
3.55831043212.1

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I am,
Your obedient Servant,
(Signed) TOM L. BURRELL,
Food and Drugs Inspector.