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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."—III.
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | Porter | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 648 | Flour | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 649 | Green Tea | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 650 | Pickles | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 651 | Milk | do. | Fat 2.48 per cent. | 26 per cent. of added water. | ... | Fined 10s. and 2s. costs. |
| Solids, not Fat 6.63 „ | ||||||
| Total Solids 9.11 „ | ||||||
| Specific Gravity 1.023 | ||||||
| 652 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 653 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 654 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 655 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 656 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 657 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |
| 658 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... | |