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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
Marylebone 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE II.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT. Samples A nalysed during 1902.
| Genuine. | Adulterated. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRY PRODUCTS— | |||
| Milk | 186 | 14 | 200 |
| Butter | 100 | 5 | 105 |
| Margarine | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| Cheese | 3 | – | 3 |
| Lard | 10 | – | 10 |
| Cream | 2 | — | 2 |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— | |||
| Whisky | 47 | – | 47 |
| Brandy | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Gin | 20 | – | 20 |
| Rum | 3 | – | 3 |
| Port Wine | 6 | – | 6 |
| Beer | 12 | – | 12 |
| Liqueurs | 3 | — | 3 |
| NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— | |||
| Coffee | 8 | – | 8 |
| Coffee and Chicory | 3 | – | 3 |
| Tea | 2 | – | 2 |
| Cocoa | 1 | — | 1 |
| CONDIMENTS— | |||
| Pepper | 11 | – | 11 |
| Mustard | 2 | – | 2 |
| Sauce | 6 | – | 6 |
| Vinegar | 1 | – | 1 |
| TINNED GOODS | 45 | — | 45 |
| SACCHARINE SUBSTANCES— | |||
| Honey | 1 | – | 1 |
| Sweets | 4 | – | 4 |
| Golden Syrup | 5 | – | 5 |
| Jam | 1 | – | 1 |
| Sugar | 2 | — | 2 |
| MISCELLANEOUS— | |||
| Lime Juice | 1 | – | 1 |
| Essence of Lemon | 1 | – | 1 |
| Lemon Squash | 3 | – | 3 |
| Lemon Powders | 1 | – | 1 |
| Quinine | 7 | – | 7 |
| Glycerin | 5 | – | 5 |
| Tincture of Rhubard | 2 | – | 2 |
| Powdered Rhubarb | 1 | – | 1 |
| Spirits of Nitre | 1 | – | 1 |
| Salad Oil | 2 | – | 2 |
| Corn Flour | 1 | – | 1 |
| Peach Bitters | 3 | – | 3 |
| 541 | 22 | 563 |