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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
Paddington 1888
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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42
BOROUGH OF PADDINGTON.
XX. REPORTS OF THE PUBLIC ANALYST.
Reports of the Public Analyst, Mr. Alfred W.
Stokes, F.C.S., F.I.C., have been presented to the Yestry
each Quarter during the Year ending March 25th, 1889,
and each Report has been printed.
The Reports were accompanied by Tables, showing
the articles analysed under the Sale of Food and Drugs
Act, 1875, with the result of the analysis in each case.
The following is a summary of the returns for the
year :—
| Article. | Number Analysed. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Vendors Fined. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Bread | 6 | 6 | ... | ... | |
| Butter | 38 | 35 | 3 | 3 | |
| Cheese | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Cocoa | 4 | 4 | ... | ... | |
| Coffee | 15 | 15 | ... | ... | |
| Dkugs | Syrup of Rhubarb | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Spirits of Nitre | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Milk of Sulphur | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Epsom Salts | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |