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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 1920

Report for the year 1920 of the Medical Officer of Health

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Table: The following table shows the articles adulterated, nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—

The following table shows the articles adulterated, nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—

No. of Sample.Article.How adulterated.Result of proceedings.
94Butter60 per cent. foreign fatFined £10 and £2 costs. Also fined £10 and £2 costs for selling the sample in an unmarked wrapper. Dismissed.
264Milk17 per cent. added water