Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St Mary]
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"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—Appendix II.
no. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysts. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | Observations. |
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1037 | Milk | Inspector | Genuine. | ||
1038 | do. | do. | Specific gravity 1023.88 | ... | Certified to be adulterated. Fined £5 and 2s. costs. |
Cream 7.5 percent. | |||||
Total solid matter 8.91 ,, | |||||
Solids not fat 6 93 „ | |||||
Ash 0.520 „ | |||||
1039 | do. | do. | Specific Gravity 1027.64 | ... | Certified to be adulterated. Fined £10 and 2s. costs. |
Cream 9.0 ,, | |||||
Total solid matter 9.91 „ | |||||
Solids not fat 8.46 „ | |||||
1040 | do. | do. | Ash 0.543 „ Genuine | ||
1041 | do. | do. | Genuine | ||
1042 | do. | do. | Specific gravity 1029.16 | Certified to be adulterated. Fined £5 and 2s. costs. | |
Cream 6.0 ,, | |||||
Total solid matter 9.92 ,, | |||||
Solids not fat 7.89 „ | |||||
1013 | do. | do. | Ash 0580 „ Genuine | ... | |
1014 | do. | do. | Specific Gravity 1022.28 | ... | Certified to be adulterated. Fined 20s. and 2s. costs. |
Cream 8.5 „ | |||||
Total solid matter 8.7 „ | |||||
Solids not fat 6.47 „ | |||||
Ash 0.520 „ |