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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 1887
[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 III.—
| 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 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1661 | Coffee | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1662 | Chicory | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1663 | Bread | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1664 | Lime Juice | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | ... |
| 1665 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1666 | Brandy | do. | Within the required strength | ... | ... |
| 1667 | Bitter Ale | do. | Contained nothing injurious | ... | ... |
| 1668 | Black Tea | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1669 | Black Pepper | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1670 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1671 | Flour | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 1672 | Sweets | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |