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Lambeth 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of]
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being 21 grains per gallon. The inside of the cistern was
coated with filth, which had gained access through the
rotted wooden cover of the cistern.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
Samples procured, together with the results of the
analyses, during the year 1910:—
Samples.
Number
Analysed.
Number
Adulterated.
Milk*
661
50
Butter
485
12
Lard
248
–
Coffee
97
–
Margarine†
59
–
Mustard
43
1
Pepper
38
–
Arrowroot
29
–
Vinegar
17
–
Chocolate Powder
17
–
Baking Powder
12
–
Pea Flour
11
–
Sago
11
–
Oatmeal
10
–
Ground Rice
10
–
German Sausage
10
6
Olive Oil
8
–
Cheese
6
–
Flour (Wheaten)
3
–
Salad Oil
2
1
Tapioca
2
–
Cocoa
2
–
Custard Powder
1
–
Dripping
1
–
Drugs‡
17
–
Totals
1800
70
* Including 1 skimmed and one separated milk (both genuine).
†Including 1 Pearksown and 1 Breadmate (both genuine).
‡ Cream of tartar, 6, tartaric acid. 6, and milk of sulphur, 5.