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Islington 1882

[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.
1037MilkInspectorGenuine.
1038do.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 „
1039do.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 „
1040do.do.Ash 0.543 „ Genuine...
1041do.do.Genuine...
1042do.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 „
1013do.do.Ash 0580 „ Genuine...
1014do.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 „