London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone]
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Pepper.—Sixteen samples were taken, and found to be genuine.
Rum.—Of the 6 samples taken, 5 were certified to be genuine,
and 1 adulterated resulting in a penalty being obtained.
Vinegar—Six samples were taken and found to be genuine.
Whisky.—Of the 16 samples taken, 14 were certified to be
genuine, and 2 adulterated. In 1 case a penalty was obtained, and
in the other proceedings were not advised to be taken.
PERCENTAGE OF ADLTERATION.
| Samples taken. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Percentage of Adulteration. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy 2 | 2 | None. | None. |
| Butter 122 | 112 | 10 | 8.2 |
| Coffee 8 | 5 | 3 | 37.5 |
| Crushed Linseed 1 | None. | 1 | 100.0 |
| Gin 8 | 8 | None. | None. |
| Ginger 2 | 2 | None. | None. |
| Lard 3 | 3 | None. | None. |
| Margarine 1 | Unlabelled | 1 | None. |
| Mustard 29 | 28 | 1 | 3.4 |
| Milk 220 | 196 | 24 | 10.9 |
| Olive Oil 1 | 1 | None. | None. |
| Pepper 16 | 14 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Rum 6 | 5 | 1 | 16.6 |
| Whisky 10 | 14 | 2 | 12.5 |
| Vinegar 6 | 6 | None. | None. |
| Total 441 | 396 | 45 | 10.2 |