Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Serial No. | Article. | Whether Formal or Informal. | Nature of Adulteration or Irregularity. | Observations. | Results of Proceedings or other Action taken. |
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612 | Dried Mint | Informal | Leaves foreign to genuine Mint, 28% | Re-sampled formally—No. 667 | ... |
615 | Mint Sauce | Informal | Leaves foreign to genuine Mint, 40% | Re-sampled formally—No. 666 | ... |
666 | Mint Sauce | Formal | Leaves foreign to genuine Mint, 50% | Taken in connection with sample No. 615 | Vendor prosecuted. Summons dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act on payment of £1 1s. 0d. Costs. |
667 | Dried Mint | Formal | Leaves foreign to genuine Mint, 20% | Taken in connection with sample No. 612 | Vendor prosecuted. Summons dismissed. Warranty proved. |
668 | Mint Sauce | Formal | Leaves foreign to genuine Mint, 40% | Taken in connection with sample No. 538 | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £1, with £5 5s. 0d Costs. |
741 | Milk | Formal | Milk fat deficient, 4% | Re-sampled—genuine. | ... |
758 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 2.3% | Further sample not obtainable as consignor ceased to send milk. | ... |
807 | Cowslip Wine (Non-Alcoholic). | Informal | Salicylic Acid, 250 parts per million | ... | Manufacturers communicated with. Old stock, withdrawn from sale. |
829 | Raisin Wine (Non-Alcoholic). | Informal | Salicylic Acid, 20 parts per million | ... | Manufacturers communicated with. Old stock, withdrawn from sale. |
957 | Milk | Formal | Milk fat deficient, 9% | ... | Vendor cautioned. |
1010 | Curry Powder | Informal | Lead, 96 parts per million | To be re-sampled formally | ... |