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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 1888
[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."-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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Sugar | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 33 | Cocoa | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 34 | Rum | do. | Strength 65.4 per cent. Proof Spirit. Being 9.6 degrees below legal strength. | ... | Fined £5 and 2s. costs. |
| 35 | Lard | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 36 | Raspberry Jam | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 37 | Bitter Ale | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 38 | Arrowroot | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 39 | Mustard | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 40 | Vinegar | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 41 | Gin | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 42 | Black Pepper | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 43 | Black Tea | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |