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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 1898
[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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butter | W.J. Bartlett | Genuine | ||
| 23 | Milk | ditto | Adulterated with at least 8 per cent. of added water | Wm Dawes, 1a, Weston Street Fined £1 and 12/6 costs |
| 24 | Milk | ditto | Genuine | |
| 25 | Coffee | ditto | ditto | |
| Cocoa | ditto | ditto | ||
| 27 | Lime Juice | ditto | ditto | |
| Sago | ditto | ditto | ||
| 29 | Pepper | ditto | ditto | |
| 3° | Butter | ditto | ditto | |
| 31 | Cheese | ditto | ditto |
Total number of Samples Analysed during the Quarter 70
Total number of Samples Adulterated 7
J. KEAR COLWELL,
Public Analyst.
July 30th, 1898.