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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 Drugs 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 it' so, the name of such Authority. | RESULT OF 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 417 | Milk | Inspector | Specific Gravity 1.25 | 28 per cent, of added water. | ... | Fined 15s. and 2s. costs. |
| Total Solids 7.6 per cent. | ||||||
| Fat 1.6 „ | ||||||
| Solids, not Fat 6.10 „ | ||||||
| 418 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 419 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 420 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 421 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 422 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 423 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 424 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 425 | Flour | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 426 | Porter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 427 | Lime Juice | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 428 | Sherry | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |