London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Wandsworth 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
| No. | Article. | Adulteration. | Result. | Penalty | Costs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 738 | Butter | 95 per cent. margarine | Convicted | 40/- | 12/6 |
| 779 | Cream of Tartar | 100 parts bicarbonate of soda | Ordered to pay costs | 12/6 | |
| 811 | Butter | 100 per cent. margarine | Convicted | 40/- | 12/6 |
| 816 | Milk | 3 ,, added water | Summons dismissed, warranty proved | ||
| 5 ,, fat deficient | |||||
| 822 | Malt Vinegar | Coloured dilute acetic acid... | Convicted | 20/- | 12/6 |
| 870 | Butter | 97 per cent. margarine | ” | 61/- | 18/- |
| 914 | ” | 37 „ „ | ” | 42/- | 16/- |
| 928 | ” | 90 „ „ | ” | 125/6 | 12/6 |
| 934 | ” | 100 „ ,, | ” | 85/6 | 12/6 |
| 968 | ” | 95 „ „ | ” | 83/6 | 12/6 |
Table XCVI. shows the number of samples taken, the number
adulterated, and the percentage of adulterated samples for the
years 1899-1909.
TABLE XCVI.
Year.
No. of Samples
taken.
No.
Adulterated.
Percentage
Adulterated.
1899
602
50
83
1900
587
43
71
1901
600
69
115
1902
584
51
87
1903
729
90
123
1904
750
85
113
1905
853
65
76
1906
905
84
92
1907
989
84
84
1908
1,004
88
876
Average 10 years
1899-1908
760
70
93
1909
1,030
71
6.89