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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
Islington 1889
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St. Mary ]
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"The Sale of Food and Dkugs Act, 1875."—II.
| No. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | RESULT OP ANALYSIS. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | The sum paid in respect of the Analysis. | OBSERVATIONS. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | Milk | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 362 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 363 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 364 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 365 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 366 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 367 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 368 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 369 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 370 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 371 | Milk | do. | Genuine | |||
| 372 | Milk | do. | Specific Gravity 1.027 | 18 per cent, of added water. | ... | Fined 15s. and 2s. costs. |
| Solids, not Fat 7 02 per cent. | ||||||
| Fat 2.50 „ | ||||||
| Total Solids 9.52 ,, | ||||||