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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 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE XII.—SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. Samples Analysed during September Quarter. 1907.
| Genuine. | Adulteration. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRY PRODUCTS— Milk | 73 | 4 | 77 |
| Butter | 21 | — | 21 |
| Cream | 2 | — | 2 |
| Cheese | 1 | — | 1 |
| Margarine | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lard | 2 | — | 2 |
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— Whisky | 28 | 2 | 30 |
| Brandy | 3 | — | 3 |
| Rum | 4 | — | 4 |
| Gin | 6 | — | 6 |
| Port Wine | 1 | — | 1 |
| Beer | 3 | — | 3 |
| NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— Tea | 1 | - | 1 |
| Coffee | 3 | — | 3 |
| Coffee and Chicory | 1 | — | 1 |
| CONDIMENTS— Pepper | 5 | _ | 5 |
| Mustard | 2 | — | 2 |
| SACCHARINE SUBSTANCES— Sugar | 1 | _ | 1 |
| Jam | 6 | — | 6 |
| Sweets | 2 | — | 2 |
| TINNED AND BOTTLED GOODS— Condensed Milk | 6 | - | 6 |
| Salmon | 4 | — | 4 |
| Sardines | 5 | — | 5 |
| Corned Beef | 2 | — | 2 |
| Tongue | 4 | — | 4 |
| Turkey and Tongue Paste | 3 | — | 3 |
| Chicken and Ham Paste | 2 | - | 2 |
| Bloater Paste | 4 | — | 4 |
| Shrimp and Salmon Paste | 1 | — | 1 |
| Prawns | 1 | — | 1 |
| Oysters | 1 | — | 1 |
| Apricots | 2 | — | 2 |
| Peaches | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pears | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pineapple | 3 | — | 3 |
| Tomatoes | 1 | — | 1 |
| Peas | 2 | — | 2 |
| Spinach | 1 | — | 1 |
| Salad Cream | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sausages | 1 | — | 1 |
| MISCELLANEOUS— Pickles | 1 | - | 1 |
| Sauce | 6 | — | 6 |
| Ketchup | 5 | — | 5 |
| Tomato Relish | 1 | — | 1 |
| Chocolate Powder | 1 | — | 1 |
| Custard Powder | 1 | — | 1 |
| Liquorice Powder | 3 | — | 3 |
| Ice Cream | 3 | — | 3 |
| Corn Flour | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pea Flour | — | 1 | |
| Raisin Wine | 2 | — | 2 |
| Ginger Wine | 2 | — | 2 |
| 240 | 6 | 246 |