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Hampstead 1923

Report for the year 1923 of the Medical Officer of Health

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The following table shows the articles adulterated, &c., nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—

No. of Sample.Article.How adulterated, &c.Result of proceedings.
9Ginger Wine3 grains salicylic acid per pintCautioned by Borough Council.
58DrugFined £2, costs, £2 2s.
59„Fine £1.
67„Dismissed. Costs £4 4s.
68„Not compounded strictly in accordance with the prescriptionDismissed. Costs £5 5s. against Borough Council.
110„Dismissed.
111„„
112„„
120Vinegar5 per cent, added waterFine 10s., costs £1 1s.
122Milk15½ „Fine £8, costs £2 2s.
140Wood Vinegar16 „ „Dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act. Costs £1 1s.
154Milk8 per cent. deficient in fatDismissed. Warranty proved.
236Pork Sausages0.24 per cent. boric acidCautioned by Borough Council.
237Salmon & Shrimp Paste0.3l per cent. boric acid„
411Cream2 grains boric acid per lb.„
419Pork Sausages57 „ „Fine £3, costs £3 3s.
435„14 „Cautioned by Borough Council.
471Madeira Cake5 „ „„
481Mince Meat2½ grains salicylic acid per lb.„
492Pork Sausages13½ grains boric acid per lb.„