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Islington 1889

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Parish of St. Mary ]

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Table: "The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—I.

"The Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 1875."—I.

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.OBSEBVATIONs.
197LardInspectorGenuine......
198Butterdo.Genuine......
199Bitter Aledo.Genuine......
200Sugardo.Genuine......
201Milkdo.Fat 1.93 per cent..21 per cent, of added water...Fined 10s. and 2s. costs.
Solids, not Fat 7.10 „
Total Solids 9 03 ,,
Specific Gravity 1.026
202Milkdo.Fat 1.10 per cent..35 per cent, of added water...Fined £5 and 2s. costs.
Solids, not Fat 5.82 ,,
Total Solids 6.92 ,,
Specific Gravity 1.022
203Milkdo.Fat 1.76 per cent.16 per cent, of added water...Fined 10s. and 2s. costs.
Solids, not Fat 7.52 „
Total Solids 9.28 ,,
Specific Gravity 1.027
204Milkdo.Genuine......
205Milkdo.Eat 2.59 per cent.12 per cent, of added water...Fined 40s. and 2s. costs.
Solids, not Fat 7.86 ,,
Total Solids 10.45 ,,
Specific Gravity 1.028
206Milkdo.(Fat 2 08 percent..19 per cent, of added water...Fined 15s. and 2s. costs.
Solids, not Fat 7.28 ,,
| Total Solids 9.36 ,,
(Specific Gravity 1.027