Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ginger Wine | 3 grains salicylic acid per pint | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 58 | Drug | Fined £2, costs, £2 2s. | |
| 59 | „ | Fine £1. | |
| 67 | „ | Dismissed. Costs £4 4s. | |
| 68 | „ | Not compounded strictly in accordance with the prescription | Dismissed. Costs £5 5s. against Borough Council. |
| 110 | „ | Dismissed. | |
| 111 | „ | „ | |
| 112 | „ | „ | |
| 120 | Vinegar | 5 per cent, added water | Fine 10s., costs £1 1s. |
| 122 | Milk | 15½ „ | Fine £8, costs £2 2s. |
| 140 | Wood Vinegar | 16 „ „ | Dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act. Costs £1 1s. |
| 154 | Milk | 8 per cent. deficient in fat | Dismissed. Warranty proved. |
| 236 | Pork Sausages | 0.24 per cent. boric acid | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 237 | Salmon & Shrimp Paste | 0.3l per cent. boric acid | „ |
| 411 | Cream | 2 grains boric acid per lb. | „ |
| 419 | Pork Sausages | 57 „ „ | Fine £3, costs £3 3s. |
| 435 | „ | 14 „ | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 471 | Madeira Cake | 5 „ „ | „ |
| 481 | Mince Meat | 2½ grains salicylic acid per lb. | „ |
| 492 | Pork Sausages | 13½ grains boric acid per lb. | „ |