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APPENDIX III.
" THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1875."
Report of the Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of St. Mary
Islington, upon the Articles analysed by him under the above Act,
during the Quarter ending the 30th September, 1883.
TO THE VESTRY OF ST. MARY, ISLINGTON.
Gentlemen,
I have during the past quarter examined 28 samples of food
submitted to me by your Inspectors.
These samples consisted of—Spirits (4), Cheese, Mustard, Arrowroot,
Beer (2), Jam, Cocoa, Milk, Cayenne Pepper, Chicory (2), Oatmeal, Pickles,
Lard, Tea, Black Pepper, Flour, Sweets, Butter (2), Port Wine, Lime Juice,
Bread, Coffee.
I certified a sample of Milk to be adulterated with 20 per cent, of water.
Action was taken, and a fine imposed of £5.
The remainder of the articles were genuine.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
C. MEYMOTT TIDY,
Public Analyst.