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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 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE II.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. Samples Analysed during the Year 1903.
| Genuine. | Adulterated | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRY PRODUCTS— | |||
| Milk | 218 | 3 | 221 |
| Cream | 2 | — | 2 |
| Butter | 87 | _ | 87 |
| Margarine | 21 | — | 21 |
| Lard | 22 | — | 22 |
| Cheese | 3 | — | 3 |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— | |||
| Whisky | 46 | — | 46 |
| Brandy | 12 | — | 12 |
| Gin | 15 | — | 15 |
| Rum | 2 | 9 | |
| Port Wine | 2 | — | 2 |
| Cherry Whisky | 1 | — | 1 |
| Beer | 1 | — | 1 |
| NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— | |||
| Coffee | 27 | — | 27 |
| Coffee and Chicory | 2 | — | 2 |
| Tea | 6 | — | 6 |
| Cocoa and Chocolate | 5 | — | 5 |
| condiments— | |||
| Salt | 11 | — | 11 |
| Sauce | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pepper | 10 | — | 10 |
| Mustard | 6 | — | 6 |
| Vinegar | 2 | — | 2 |
| Ginger | 2 | — | 2 |
| Curry Powder | 2 | — | 2 |
| SACCHARINE SUBSTANCES— | |||
| Sweets | 1 | — | 1 |
| Jam | 9 | — | 9 |
| Honey | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sugar | 2 | — | 2 |
| Golden Syrup | 2 | — | 2 |
| TINNED GOODS- | |||
| Condensed Milk | 5 | — | 5 |
| Peas | 6 | — | 6 |
| Sardines | 6 | — | 6 |
| Salmon | 10 | — | 10 |
| Pears | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pineapple | 5 | — | 5 |
| Apricots | 1 | — | 1 |
| Baked Beans | 2 | — | 2 |
| Tongue | 1 | — | 1 |
| Tomatoes | 1 | — | 1 |
| Lobster | 2 | — | 2 |
| Others | 16 | — | 16 |
| Carried forward | 582 | 5 | 587 |