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REPORT UPON ARTICLES ANALYSED
DURING THE YEAR 1880,
MADE TO THE
vestry of St. James's, Westminster,
BY
JAMES EDMUNDS, M.D., M.R.C.P. Lond., F.R.M.S., F.C.S-,
Medical Officer of Health and Public Analyst for St. James's,
Westminster.
Rev. Sir and Gentlemen,
During the year 1880, under the provisions of
the "Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875," 221 samples
were examined, of which 220 were procured for examination,
and one was submitted by a parishioner—a sample
of cream which was found to be perfectly genuine.
Among the 220 samples procured for examination
there were 12 of milk, 42 of tea, 42 of coffee, 59 of sugar,
89 of cocoa, and various specimens of potted meats,
tinned fruits, etc.
In none of the specimens was any injurious adulterant,
or any poisonous colouring matter detected.
No money or other consideration, except the stipend
paid by the Yestry, has been received by me in connection
with these analyses.
I have the honour to remain,
Rev. Sir and Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
JAMES EDMUNDS.
8, Grafton Street, Piccadilly.