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 Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Proceedings Taken with regard to Samples Purchased
during the year.
Sample No. | Article. | Particulars of Adulteration or Infringement. | Fine. | Costs. | Remarks. | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
£ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | ||||
25 t | Milk | 3 per cent, abstraction of fat | - | — | Dismissed. Warranty proved. | ||||
G4 t | 1 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
39 a | 10 „ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
98 S | I > | 15 per cent, added water | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
11 a | 1 I | 1 | — | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
15 H | I 1 | 1 per cent, abstraction of fat | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
14 K | » > | 2 per cent, added water and traces of colouring matter | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
28 K | > 1 | 1 per cent, abstraction of fat | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
7 p | I ) | 11 „ „ „ | - | _ | Proceedings not | ||||
- | taken owing to bottle containing 3rd portion of sample bursting. | ||||||||
61 t | 1 I | 1 ,, „ i. •• | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
12 o | Breakfast Sausage | Boric acid 12 grains per lb... | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
57 T | Pork Sausage | Boric acid 2'45 grains per lb. | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
60 T | Beef | Boric acid 3 99 grains per lb. | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | ||||
80 T | Boric acid 1 57 grains per lb. | - | — | Vendor cautioned. | |||||
40 K | Vinegar .. | 3 per cent, excessive water .. | - | — | Vendor cautioned. |
summary.
s. | d. | ||
---|---|---|---|
Fines | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Costs | 5 | 5 | 0 |
11 | 8 | 0 |