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those in Wapping have been on several occasions the subject of
complaint.
The cowsheds, slaughter houses and bakehouses were duly in
spected; a list of these premises it to be found in the appendix.
Sale of Food and Drugs' Act.
One hundred samples of food, etc. were examined at the
laboratory during the year, viz; 24 of Milk of which 5 were adulterateb
with water in proportions varying from C to 21 per cent.
Twelve of Mustard, of which one sample contained 33 per cent. of
Starch coloured with Turmeric. Six of Pepper, of which one
sample was adulterated with 20 per cent of Pea flour. Three of
Whiskey, of which one sample was 0.6. degrees U.P. below the
standard prescribed by the Act Four of Vinegar, of which two
were poor in Acetic Acid. Ten of Coffee, of which two were
adulterated with 75 per cent. of Chicory. The remainder consisting
of Bread, Butter, Gin, Cocoa and Quinine were unadulterated.
Again I have to acknowledge the great assistance I have
received from the lnspectors in the carrying on of the Sanitary Work
of the District The duties devolving upon them have been
performed with tact, intelligence and assiduity.
1 have the honour to remain.
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. A. ROGERS.
Medical Officer of Health and
Board's Offices:— Public Analyst.
White Horse Street,
July 10th, 1889.