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St George (Southwark) 1881
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark]
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Adulteration Acts, 1875—1879.
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ADULTERATION ACTS, 1875—1879.
SAMPLES SUBMITTED TO THE PUBLIC ANALYST.
| Name of Sample. | Adulterated. | Unadulterated. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| Butter | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Lard | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Bread | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Flour | . . | 1 | 1 |
| Gin | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Porter | . . | 2 | 2 |
| Ale | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Whiskey | .. | 3 | 3 |
| Strawberry Jam | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Coffee | .. | 2 | 2 |
| Catsup Mushroom | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Tea .. | . . | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 58 | ||
JOHN EDWARDS, Inspector.
JOHN EDWARDS, Inspector.
SUMMONSES ISSUED DURING THE YEAR.
| Adulteration .. r?...................... | 12 |
| ^Refusing to serve under the Act .................. | 2 |
| Various Nuisances ........................ | 26 |
| Total | 40 |
HORSE SLAUGHTERING.
Horses and other Cattle—the flesh not used as Butchers' Meat—registered as slaughtered or flayed—
| In the District of Mr. J. Smith, Inspector.............. | 2137 |
| In the District of Mr. J. Edwards, Inspector.............. | 7031 |