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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 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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Sale of Food and Drugs Act,
38 & 39 Vict., cap. 63, 1875, and the Amendment Act
42 & 43 Vict., cap. 30, 1879.
Samples procured by the Inspectors, together with the result of Analyses, during the year 1888.
| Samples. | Number procured. | Number adulterated. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk | 111 | 23 |
| Butter | 43 | 4 |
| Bread | 7 | — |
| Flour | 7 | — |
| Mustard | 31 | — |
| Pepper | 25 | 3 |
| Coffee | 35 | 3 |
| Tapioca | 1 | — |
| Arrowroot | 2 | — |
| Ginger Beer | 4 | — |
| Soda Water | 4 | — |
| Lemonade | 4 | — |
| Ale | 2 | — |
| Porter | 2 | — |
| Scotch Whiskey | 3 | — |
| Irish Whiskey | 3 | — |
| Gin | 6 | — |
| Rum | 6 | 2 |
| Lobster | 1 | — |
| Salmon | 1 | — |
| Lard | 2 | — |
| 300 | 35 |
Summonses issued, 22. Convictions, 22. Cautioned, 13