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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
Bermondsey 1912
Report on the sanitary condition of the Borough of Bermondsey for the year 1912
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Table XIV.—Prosecutions in connection with Samples taken During 1912 —continued
Adulteration or Infringement.
No
Sample.
Result.
Milk
Dismissed. Warranty proved
430H
4 per cent. of added water
402s
Vinegar
Contained only 2.4 per cent. acetic
acid
Fine 5/— ; costs £2 1s. 6d.
445s
Vinegar
Contained only 3.6 per cent, acetic
acid
Fine 5/- ; costs 15/-
429s
Vinegar
Contained only 3.18 per cent.
acid
Ordered to pay costs 15/-
SUMMARY. £ s. d.
Fines 26 15 0
Costs 30 14 6
Total £57 9 6
Table XIV.—Prosecutions in connection with Samples taken During 1912—continued
| No | Sample. | Adulteration or Infringement. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430H | Milk | 4 per cent. of added water | Dismissed. Warranty proved |
| 402s | Vinegar | Contained only 2.4 per cent. acetic acid | Fine 5/— ; costs £2 1s. 6d. |
| 445s | Vinegar | Contained only 3.6 per cent, acetic acid | Fine 5/- ; costs 15/- |
| 429s | Vinegar | Contained only 3.18 per cent. acid | Ordered to pay costs 15/- |