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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
Hampstead 1911
Report for the year 1911 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following table shows the articles adulterated, nature of adulteration, and the result of proceedings taken:—
| No. of Sample. | Article. | How adulterated. | Result of proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Cream | 17½ grains of boric acid per pound | Cautioned by order of Public Health Committee. |
| £ s. d. s. d. | |||
| 91 | Milk | 8 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Fine 0 10 0 Costs 12 6 |
| 92 | Milk | 7 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | „5 0„12 6 |
| 119 | Milk | 36 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | „ 1 0 0 „ 14 6 |
| 158 | Milk | 37 per cent. added water | „ 10 0 0 including costs, or one month's imprisonment. |
| 175 | Milk | 7 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Dismissed. Vendor proving warranty. |
| 204 | Milk | 8 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Dismissed. Vendor proving warranty. |
| 224 | Milk | 96 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Vendor absconded. Summons not served. £ s. d. £ s. d. |
| 225 | Milk | 22 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Fine 5 0 0 including costs, or one month's imprisonment. |
| 226 | Milk | 16 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | Fine 1 0 0 including costs. |
| 338 | Milk | 11 per cent. added water | „ 0 10 0 Costs 0 19 6 |
| 342 | Milk | 8 per cent. added water | „ 0 2 6 „ 0 15 0 |
| 369 | Milk | 9 per cent. deficient in butter-fat | „ 0 1 0 „ 0 16 0 |
| 415 | Milk | 10 per cent. added water | No fine ,, 0 14 6 |
| 429 | Milk | 17 per cent. added water | „ „ 3 3 0 |