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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 1883
[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 IV.
| No. | Articles 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 Analysis. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 | Chicory | Inspector | Genuine | ... | |
| 1210 | Coffee | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1211 | Ale | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | |
| 1212 | Brandy | do. | Of requisite strength | ... | |
| 1213 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | |
| 1214 | Lime Juice | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | |
| 1215 | Bread | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | |
| 1216 | Rum | do. | Of requisite strength | ... | |
| 1217 | Porter | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | |
| 1218 | Cheese | do. | Contained nothing injurious. | ... | |
| 1219 | Arrowroot | do. | Genuine | ... |