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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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REPORT, 1888-9,
| Article. | Number Analysed. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | Vendors Fined. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginge | 8 | 8 | ... | ... | |
| Ices | 2 | 2 | ... | ... | |
| Jams | Raspberry | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Gooseberry | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Plum | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Black Currant | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Lard | 15 | 15 | ... | ... | |
| Milk | 93 | 85 | 8 | 5 | |
| Mustard | 11 | 11 | ... | ... | |
| Oatmeal | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Pepper | 7 | 7 | ... | ... | |
| Spirits | Gin | 5 | 5 | ... | ... |
| Rum | 5 | 5 | ... | ... | |
| Whiskey | 6 | 6 | ... | ... | |
| Tea | 15 | 15 | ... | ... | |
| Tinned Meats | Sardines | 1 | 1 | ... | ... |
| Bloaters | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Lobsters | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Salmon | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Tongue. | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Game | 1 | 1 | ... | ... | |
| Duck | 1 | ... | ... | ||
| Totals | 248 | 237 | 11 | 8 | |
The Vendors of 3 slightly adulterated samples were merely cautioned.
The Fines paid into the Vestry's account amounted to £15 lis- tid.