Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lee]
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TABLE II.
Showing the samples adulterated and the nature and extent of the adulteration.
Number of Sample. | Nature of Sample. | Nature and Extent of Adulteration. |
---|---|---|
909 | Milk | 5 per cent, added water |
971 | Milk | do. |
976 | Teas | Contained copper equal to 1 grain per pound |
977 | Peas | Contained copper equal to 1.7 grains per pound |
978 | Peas | Contained copper equal to 1 grain per pound |