Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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31
No. of
Sample.
Date
when
received.
From Purchaser
or Inspectors.
Name of Article,
Distinguishing
Mark.
Results of Analysis.
97
Dec. 12
From Inspector
Sherry
C 97
No evidence of adulteration
98
Dec. 19
ditto
Sherry
C 98
No evidence of adulteration
99
,, ,,
ditto
Port Wine
C 99
No evidence of adulter.
ation
100
,, ,,
ditto
Butter
C 100
Not adulterated
101
,, ,,
ditto
Butter
C 101
Not adulterated
102
,, ,,
ditto
Butter
C 102
Not adulterated
103
,, ,,
ditto
Sweets
C 103
Flavoured with impure
artificial Essence of
Pine Apple
104
,, ,,
ditto
Sweets
C 104
Not adulterated
105
,, ,,
ditto
Pepper
C 105
Not adulterated
106
,, ,,
ditto
Pepper
C 106
Not adulterated
107
,, ,,
ditto
Sweets
C 107
Colored with Lamp Black
INSPECTOR'S REPORT,
For the Quarter ending 31st December, 1874.
Gentlemen,
I beg most most respectfully to report that during the
quarter ending Christmas last I have purchased and delivered to
Dr. Redwood, the Analyst, the following articles, 60 in number, viz.:
Pepper, Beer, Gin, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Port and Sherry Wines,
Tea, Mustard, Vinegar, Milk, Butter, and Sweets. Two were summoned
and fined for selling Milk adulterated with water.
Mr. Clinch, of White Lion Street, and.
Mr. Bush, of Northampton Street,
Twenty Shillings and Costs.
I have the honour to be
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
W. F. THAI N.
Inspector.
March 18th, 1875.