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I have also examined four varieties of Pickles.
One of these, a mixed pickle, contained a notable
quantity of lead, amounting to 2^ths grain per lb.
The lead was in the pickle, and almost absent from
the vinegar. Even such a quantity as this would
be of small matter to most eaters of pickle; not so,
however, to those who eat them in large quantities.
About Mustards, two samples of which have
been examined, I have to repeat a former statement.
Although both were perfectly genuine, and suitable
as a condiment, it would be well to purchase the
article from the chemist when the mustard is
required for medicinal purposes.
Lastly, I have to mention two Rhubarbs, both
of which were genuine.
Michaelmas, 1881.
In the Quarter just passed, I have analysed
fifty articles, eight of them in duplicate.