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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 1899
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Clerkenwell, St. James and St. John]
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REPORT OF PUBLIC ANALYST—
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | By whom the sample was submitted. | Result of Analysis. | OBSERVATIONS BY INSPECTORS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2 47 | Milk | W. P. Ensor | Adulterated by addition of at least 70 per cent. of water | Jane Baker, 12, Ann Street. Fined 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs |
| C 2 48 | Pepper | ditto | Genuine | |
| C 2 49 | Milk | ditto | Adulterated by addition of at least 78 per cent. of water | James Carter, 9a, Ann Street. Fined 10s. and 12s. 6d. costs |
| C 2 50 | Milk | ditto | Genuine | |
| SAMPLE SUBMITTED BY PRIVATE PURCHASER. | ||||
| Pepper | Private Purchaser | Adulterated by addition of at least 40 per cent. of foreign starch | ||
Total number of Samples Analysed during the Quarter 57
Total number of Samples Adulterated 17
J. KEAR COLWELL,
Public Analyst.
16th November, 1899.