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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
Clerkenwell 1892
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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REPORT OF ANALYST—
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | By whom the sample was submitted. | Result of Analysis. | OBSERVATIONS BY INSPECTORS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Mustard | W. J. Bartlett | Genuine | |
| 97 | Pepper | ditto | ditto | |
| 98 | Milk | ditto | ditto (of poor quality) | |
| 99 | Butter | ditto | Adulterated with at least 70 per cent. of foreign fat | Samuel Friedman, 17, Chapel Street. Fine on each, 10/6 and 2s. costs |
| 100 | ditto | ditto | Adulterated with at least 70 per cent. of foreign fat | |
| 101 | ditto | ditto | Adulterated with at least 70 per cent. of foreign fat | Walter Cook, 34, Chapel Street. Fined 10s. 6d. and 2s. costs |
| 102 | Cocoa | ditto | Adulterated with at least 40 per cent. of sugar and 15 per cent. of starch | Henry Green, 57, Chapel Street. Fined 10s. 6d. and 2s. costs |
Total number of Samples analysed during the Quarter 64
Total number of Samples adulterated 15
JAS. KEAR COLWELL,
22nd April, 1893. Public Analyst.