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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
St Olave 1897
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Olave]
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During the year the following Samples have been taken and submitted to the Public Analyst:—
| Articles purchased for Analysis. | Result of Analysis. | Observations. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk, (38 Samples) | Of which 27 were genuine | - |
| „ | 4 samples milk of low quality... | - |
| „ | 1 sample 20 % deficient in butter fats | - |
| „ | 1 „ 90 % „ „ „ | Sold as "Separated." |
| „ | 1 „ 6% „ „ „ | - |
| „ | 1 „ 4 % of water beyond the normal | - |
| „ | 1 „ 2% „ „ „ | - |
| „ | 1 „ 22 % deficient in butter fats, and traces of boracic acid, or a preparation thereof | Summons informal, and dismissed. |
| 1 „ 20 % deficient in butter fat, added water 12 %, and traces of boracic acid, or a preparation thereof | Fined £2, and 12/6 costs. | |
| Butter (5 Samples) | Of which 4 were genuine | |
| „ | 1 sample foreign fats, i.e., fats other than butter fat 70 %; water, curd and salt 17%; butter fat not exceeding 13% | Summons under Margarine Acts. Fined 1s., and 12/6 costs. |
| Whiskey (8 Samples) | Of which 5 were genuine | - |
| „ | 1 sample water over that contained in 25 degrees under proof whiskey 12 % | - |
| „ | 1 „ „ „ „ 3% | Summons withdrawn. |
| 1 „ „ „ „ 1% | - | |
| Gin (3 Samples) | Genuine | - |
| Coffee (3 Samples) | 1 sample 40 % chicory | Sold as a mixture. |
| 2 „ 60% „ |