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Rotherhithe 1896
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Rotherhithe]
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Analyst's Report under the Sale of Food and
Drugs Act, 1875.
The following are copies of Dr. John Muter's (the Analyst) Reports for the year ending
31st December, 1896:-
Report of Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of Rotherhithe, London, upon
the Articles analysed by him under the above Act during the Quarter, ending the 31st
Report of Public Analyst appointed for the Parish of Rotherhithe, London, upon the Articles analysed by him under the above Act during the Quarter, ending the 31st March. 1896.
| Article ??? for ??? | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by as Officer ??? under the direction of a local Au??? under Section 13 of Act, and if ??? | Result of the Analysis, Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulterated | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis | Observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspector of Vestry | Genuine | 10s. 6d. | ||
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Coffee | Do. | 60 per cent. of Chicory | Do. | |
| --??? | Do. | Genuine | Do. | |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Butter | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Mustard | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| ??? of less and??? | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Butter | Do. | Do. | These figures show a very marked improvement in the food supply, the percentage of Impurity having ??? is 153 as against 350 in the against 350 in the corresponding quarter of half year. | |
| Coffee | Do. | 75 per cent of Chicery | Do. | |
| Mustard | Do. | Genuine | Do. | |
| Milk | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Do. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | 10 per cent of added water. | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | Genuine | Do. | |
| Do. | Do. | 21 per cent of added water. | Do. |