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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
Bethnal Green 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green, Parish of St. Matthew ]
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The Number and Natuke of the Samples of Food taken
during the year, and submitted to the analyst.
| Article of Food. | Total Number of Samples taken. | Results of Analyses. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine. | Adulterated. | ||
| Milk | 22 | 17 | 5 |
| Separated Milk | 4 | 4 | ... |
| Butter | 45 | 27 | 18 |
| Margarine | 7 | 7 | ... |
| Pepper | 4 | 4 | ... |
| Mustard | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Coffee | 2 | 2 | ... |
| Cocoa Nut Chips | 1 | 1 | |
| Ground Ginger | 3 | 3 | ... |
| Flour | 2 | ... | |
| Cornflower | 2 | ... | |
| Arrowroot | 3 | ... | |
| Chocolate Cream | 1 | ... | |
| Lard | 1 | ... | |
| Totals | 101 | 77 | 42 |
In addition to the above, two samples of "well water" were
taken, which upon analysis proved to be unfit for domestic purposes.
Notices were served to this effect, and the users of the wells warned
that the water was only fit for cleansing or trade purposes, and that
in the event of its being used for domestic purposes the necessary
proceedings to close the wells would be immediately taken.