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Islington 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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[1910

Table: ADULTERATED SAMPLES (Fourth Quarter. 1910).

ADULTERATED SAMPLES (Fourth Quarter. 1910).

Sample Numbered.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.Action taken, with result of prosecution.
383 T.L.B.Milk ‡Inspector17 per cent of added water, and 74 „ original fat abstractedFined £30 and 12/6 costs, or 3 months' imprisonment.
398 T.L.B,,, ‡,,5 per cent. of added waterCautioned by letter.
408 T L B.Butter,,90 per cent. of MargarineSummons not served, the defendant having absconded.
418 T.L.B.Margarine,,100 „ ,,Fined £1 and 12/6 costs.
433 T.L.B.,,,,100 „ „Cautioned by letter.
479 T.L.B.Scotch Whiskey,,32 7 degrees under proofCautioned by letter.
487 T.L.B.Rum,,26.9 „Ordered to pay 12/6 costs
510 T.L.B.Sauce,,0.0052 per cent. of copperSmall percentage of copper did not warrant proceedings
512 T.L.B.Margarine,,100 per cent. of MargarineFined £2 and 12/6 costs
515 T.L.B.Milk ‡,,20 ,, of added waterFined £5 and 12/6 costs, or 1 month's imprisonment.
525 T.L.B.,, ‡,,88 ,, original fat abstractedFined £3 and 12/6 costs.
583 T.L.BSauce,,0 0011 „ CopperSmall percentage of copper did not warrant proceedings.
584 T.L.B.,,,,00021 „ „Small percentage of copper did not warrant proceedings.
593 T.L.B.Demerara Sugar,,Dyed Sugar other than DemeraraFined 10/- and 12/6 costs, or 3 days
594 T.L.B.,,,,White Granulated SugarCautioned by letter.
595 T.L.B.Milk ‡,,5 per cent. of added water 19 ,, original fat abstractedOrdered to pay 12/6 costs.
612 T.L.B.,, ‡,,19 per cent. of added waterSummons withdrawn.
613 T L B.,, ‡,,16,, ,,,, ,,
616 T.L.B.,, ‡,,11 ,, ,,,, ,,
617 T.L.B.,, ‡,,6 „,,,, ,,
618 T.L.B.,, ‡,,6 ,, ,,,, ,,
634 T L B.Margarine,,100 „ MargarineCautioned by letier.
635 T.L.B.Sauce,,Trace of CopperSmall percentage of copper did not warrant proceedings.
636 T.L.B.,,,,0.0017 per cent. of CopperSmall percentage of copper did not warrant proceedings.
643 T.L.B.Margarine,,109 per cent. of MargarineCautioned by letter.
647 T L.B.Demerara Sugar,,Dyed sugar other than DemeraraSummons withdrawn.

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‡ Boric Acid and Formalin absent.
Total Number of Samples analysed during the Quarter, 288.