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Marylebone 1905

[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 June Quarter. 1905.

Genuine.Adulterated.Total.
DAIRY PRODUCTS—
Milks (undivided samples)602080
„ divided13619
Batter (undivided sample)54256
„ divided22
Margarine33
Lard44
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES—
Whisky11
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES—
Coffee11
Chocolate Powder11
SACCHARINE SUBSTANCES—
Jam11
Sweets22
MISCELLANEOUS—
Pea Flour11
Meal11
Neutral Fat11
14528173

Samples of Milk were carefully tested for preservatives, 5 contained Borax.
In undivided samples, only a trace. No Borax in butters.