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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 1915
Sixtieth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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[1915
ADULTERATED SAMPLES (
| Sample marked. | Article submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | 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, with result of prosecution. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.L.B. 163 | Irish Whiskey | Inspector | 35 6 degrees under proof | Fined |
| 169 | Malt Vinegar | ,, | Vinegar other than Malt Vinegar | Fined 12s. 6d. |
| 170 | ,, | ,, | ,, ,, ,, | Cautioned by letter. |
| 171 | Margarine | ,, | 100 per cent, of Margarine | Fined 10s, and 12s. 6d. costs. Margarine wrapper not labelled. |
| 192 | •Milk | ,, | 7 per cent, of added water | Fined 12s. 6d. |
| 200 | Coffee | ,, | 41 per cent, of chicory | Cautioned by letter. |
* Free from Boric Acid and Formalin.
Total number of samples analysed during the Quarter 307.
Number of samples adulterated 41.