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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
Islington 1909
Fifty-fourth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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1909]
302
ADULTERATED SAMPLES(Third Quarter, 1909)—continued.
| Sample numbered. | Article submitted for Analysis. | By whom submitted for Analysis. | Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration. | Action taken on Public Analyst's Report. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 T.L.B. | Separated Milk | Inspector | Not separated milk but milk containing 6 per cent. of added water and having 33 per cent. of its original fat abstracted | No proceedings* | |
| 118 T.L.B. | Lime Water | ,, | 21 per cent. of the Lime deficient | Cautioned | |
| 119 T.L.B. | ,, ,, | ,, | 15 „ ,, ,, | ,, | |
| 135 T.L.B. | Milk | ,, | 15 per cent. of added water | Summons | Fined £1 and 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 136 T.L.B. | Butter | ,, | 100 per cent. of margarine | ,, | Ordered to pay 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 147 T.L.B. | Milk | ,, | 17 per cent. of added water | ,, | Fined £2 and 12s. 6d. costs. |
| 164 T.L.B. | Lard | ,, | 60 per cent. of Cottonseed Oil | ,, | ,, 10s. ,, 12s. 6d. ,, |
| 173 T.L.B. | Golden Syrup | ,, | 70 per cent. of Glucose Syrup | ,, | „ 10s. ,, 12s. 6d. „ |
Total number of Samples analysed during the Quarter, 300.
* No summons issued on advice of Solicitor, as the Vendor stated that the milk was not for sale.