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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
Lambeth 1886
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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Samples procured by the Inspectors, together with the result of Analyses, &c.
| Samples. | Number procured. | Number adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 113 | 7 |
| Butter | 75 | 9 |
| Bread | 9 | — |
| Flour | 9 | — |
| Mustard | 27 | 3 |
| Pepper | 6 | — |
| Coffee | 31 | 4 |
| Tapioca | 1 | — |
| Confectionery | 1 | — |
| Ice Creams | 8 | — |
| Ginger Beer | 2 | — |
| Soda Water | 2 | — |
| Lemonade | 2 | — |
| Whisky | 1 | — |
| Rum | 1 | — |
| Gin | 2 | — |
| Ale | 3 | — |
| Porter | 4 | — |
| 297 | 23 |
Fractional parts are omitted.
H. WALTER VERDON, M.D., F.R.C.S.