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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

City of London 1912

Report of the Medical Officer of Health for the City of London for the year 1912

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92
The other samples submitted were 6 of cream (examined for preservatives), 1 of
condensed milk, 5 of cheese, 3 of golden syrup, 11 of lard, 10 of pepper, and 3 of
arrowroot. These articles were all favourably reported on.
WARRANTY.
During the year the "Warranty defence" was successfully pleaded in 3 instances,
and the defendants escaped without penalty.
PROSECUTIONS.
26 prosecutions were instituted, which are summarised as follows:—19 defendants
were convicted and fined, 3 defendants proved warranty, 3 summonses were dismissed,
and 1 summons was withdrawn on payment of expenses, 17s. 6d.