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Hackney 1911

Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1911

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Prosecutions under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts—continued.

No. of Sample.Article.Adulteration or Offence.Result of Legal Proceedings.Fine.Costs.
£s.d£s.d.
Brought forward425610116
76xMargarineServed in plain wrapperWithdrawn. (See other summons)......
30zButter13.77% foreign fatWithdrawn by order of Public Health Committee...0126
34zMilk7.42% added waterWithdrawn— (warranty proved)......
50zMilk12.12% added waterWithdrawn— (warranty proved)......
58zMilk8.24% added waterFined300020
44AButter7.5% excess of waterFined100130
48AButter68.7% foreign fatFined600130
72AMilk14.123% added waterWithdrawn— (warranty proved)...
3BMilk6.71% added waterFined110o13
48BButter50% foreign fatFined20013
MargarineServed in plain wrapperWithdrawn. (See other summons)
5515615180