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 Stepney]
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Adulterated Articles—
Article. | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
---|---|---|
Saffron - | 10 per cent of mineral matter - | Caution |
Butter - | 8 „ excess of water | Fined £6 and 23s. costs |
Pepper - | 25 „ of oatmeal | Fined 10s. and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 20 „ of added water | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 5 ,, deficient in fat | Caution- |
Milk - | 11 „ of added water | Fined £2 |
Butter - | 22 „ excess of water | Fined £5 and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 23 „ deficient in fat | Fined 50s. and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 6 " " " | Caution |
Milk - | 3 „ of added water | Caution |
Milk - | 36 „ deficient in fat | Fined £3 and 23s. costs |
Coffee - | 40 „ of chicory | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 30 „ of added water | Fined £3 and 23s. costs |
Demera- | ||
ra Sugar | 100 of dyed crystals | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
Milk | 3 „ deficient in fat | Caution |
Milk - | 11 " " " | Fined 27s. and 23s. costs |
Milk - | 8 " " " | Caution |
Sago - | Caution | |
Milk - | 5 „ added water | Caution |
Milk - | 3 " " " | Caution |
Mustard | 30 „ deficient in oil | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
Sago - | 100 „ tapioca | Caution |
Milk - | Contained formalin - | Caution |
Milk - | 4 per cent. of added water and contained formalin | Caution |
Sago - | Tapioca | Caution |
Demera- | ||
ra Sugar | Dyed crystals - | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
Mustard | 10 per cent. deficient in oil | Caution |
Cocoa - | 30 „ cane sugar and 25 per cent. | |
added starch | Fined £2 and 23s. costs | |
Milk - | 10 per cent. deficient in fat | Fined 22s. |
Butter - | Margarine | Fined 21s. and 23s. costs |
Demera- | ||
ra Sugar | Traces of dye - | Caution |
Milk - | 8 per cent. of added water and contained formalin | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
Milk - | Contained formalin | Caution |
Milk - | <5 per cent. of added water | Caution |
Milk - | 15 " " " | Fined £1 and Ros.6d. costs |
Gin | 5 „ excess of water | No action. Notice displayed |
Milk - | 10 „ of added water and con | |
tained formalin | Fined 10s. and 23s. costs |