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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."—IV.
| 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 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 775 | Milk | Inspector | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 776 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 777 | Milk | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 778 | Milk | do. | 21 per cent. added water | ... | Fined 5s. and 2s. costs. |
| 779 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 780 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 781 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 782 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 783 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 784 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 785 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |
| 786 | Butter | do. | Genuine | ... | ... |