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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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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS. Samples Analysed during the Year 1907.
| Genuine. | Adulterated. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAIRY PRODUCTS— Milk | 414 | 38 | 452 |
| Butter | 130 | 4 | 134 |
| Cheese | 4 | — | 4 |
| Cream | 3 | — | 3 |
| Margarine | 23 | — | 23 |
| ALCOHOLIC LIQUIDS— Brandy | 5 | - | 5 |
| Whisky | 55 | 3 | 58 |
| Rum | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Gin | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| Beer | 3 | — | 3 |
| Champagne | 1 | — | 1 |
| Port Wine | 3 | — | 3 |
| Claret | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sherry | 1 | — | 1 |
| Orange Wine | 3 | — | 3 |
| Ginger Wine | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Raisin Wine | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Black Currant Wine | — | 1 | 1 |
| Elder Wine | 1 | — | 1 |
| Red Currant Wine | 1 | — | 1 |
| NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES— Tea | 4 | - | 4 |
| Coffee | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Coffee and Chicory | 3 | — | 3 |
| Cocoa | 18 | — | 18 |
| CARBO-HYDRATES— Sugar | 10 | - | 10 |
| Jam | 9 | - | 9 |
| Sweets | 6 | - | 6 |
| Honey | 1 | — | 1 |
| Golden Syrup | 2 | — | 2 |
| Corn Flour | 1 | — | 1 |
| Pea Flour | 1 | — | 1 |
| TINNED GOODS— Various Canned or Tinned Goods | 85 | 1 | 86 |
| CONDIMENTS— Pepper | 20 | - | 20 |
| Mustard | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Vinegar | 2 | — | 2 |
| Pickles | 1 | — | 1 |
| Sauce | 10 | — | 10 |
| Ketchup | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Tomato Relish | 1 | — | 1 |
| Chutney | 1 | — | 1 |
| DRUGS— Citrate of Magnesia | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tartaric Acid | 11 | - | 11 |
| Cream of Tartar | 3 | - | 3 |
| MISCELLANEOUS— Fish Oil | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lard | 8 | - | 8 |
| Ice Cream | 9 | — | 9 |
| Lemon Squash | 1 | — | 1 |
| Chocolate Powder | 1 | - | 1 |
| Custard Powder | 1 | — | 1 |
| Liquorice Powder | 3 | — | 3 |
| Dripping | 1 | — | 1 |
| 935 | 58 | 993 |