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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 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 445 | Whisky | Inspector | Genuine | |||
| 446 | Sweets | do. | Genuine | ... | ||
| 447 | Bread | do. | Genuine | |||
| 448 | White Pepper | do. | Genuine | |||
| 449 | Gin | do. | Genuine | |||
| 450 | Port Wine | do. | Genuine | |||
| 451 | Black Pepper | do. | Genuine | |||
| 452 | Black Tea | do. | Genuine | |||
| 453 | Milk of Sulphur | do. | Genuine | |||
| 454 | Vinegar | do. | Genuine | |||
| 455 | Honey | do. | Genuine | |||
| 456 | Mustard | do. | Flour 20 per cent\ | '20 per cent, of added Flour. | ... | Fined 10s. and 2s. costs. |
| Mustard 72 „ | ||||||
| Moisture 8 „ | ||||||