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Hackney 1897

Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1897

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Table of Prosecutions under the Food and Drugs Acts and Margarine Acts.—continued.

No. of Sample.Article.Adulteration or Offence.Result of Legal Proceedings.Remarks.
658Cocoa60% foreign starch and sugarFined 40/- & 12/6 costs
669Cocoa85% ,, ,,„ 10/- ,, 12/6 „
660Cocoa45% ,, ,,„ 5/- ,, 12/6 „
671Rum7.6% added waterWithdrawn by order of the Public Health Committee
686Milk8%Dismissed, warranty proved
690Milk12%Dismissed ; £1 1s. 0d. costs against the Vestry
695Milk10%12/6 costs
697Butter78-5% foreign fat ..Fined 40/- & 12/6 costs
709Milk20% added water ..„ 7/- „ 12/6 „
710Milk18% ,,,, 2/- „ 12/6 „
711Milk13% ,,Withdrawn
715Milk21% ,,Fined £8 & 12/6 costs
720MargarineExposed for sale un-labelled2/- costs
721Margarine,, ,,2/- costs
737Spirits of Nitre60% deficient of Ethyl Nitrite12/6 costs
781Milk12% added waterFined 10/- & 12/0 costs