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St Giles (Camberwell) 1890

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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If the magistrates can be made to see the real infamy
of adulteration, and to impose deterrent fines, and if the
number of samples taken is largely increased, I hope to be
able next year to report a diminution in the adulteration
which is at present disgraceful.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
FRANK L. TEED,
Public Analyst.
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If we consider the adulteration with regard to the various articles of food we have:—

Nature of Sample.Number of Samples.Number Adulterated.Percentage Adulterated.Remarks.
Milk7526347
Spirits28310.7
Butter22731.8Including margarine exposed as Butter.
Coffee7228.6In both cases held to be protected by label.
Condensed Milk2150
Mustard200
Pepper200
Vinegar100
Tea100
Tinned Salmon100
Sweets100