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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
Hampstead 1922
Report for the year 1922 of the Medical Officer of Health
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| No. of Sample. | Article. | How adulterated. | Result of proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158 | Peas, tinned | 1½ grains sulphate of copper per lb. | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 159 | „ | 2¼ „ | „ |
| 160 | Peas, bottled | 1¾ | „ |
| 162 | Peas, tinned | 2 | Summons withdrawn. |
| 163 | „ | 1½ | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 164 | „ | 1½ | „ |
| 165 | „ | 1¾ | „ |
| 168 | „ | 1 | „ |
| 171 | „ | 2¼ | „ |
| 179 | „ | 2½ | „ |
| 180 | „ | 1¾ | „ |
| 182 | 2 | „ | |
| 195 | Doctor's Prescription | 60 per cent, deficient of amount Iodide of Potassium prescribed | Informal sample. |
| 216 | „ | 59 per cent, deficient of amount Iodide of Potassium prescribed | „ |
| 234 | Milk | 17 per cent, deficient in fat | Dismissed, warranty proved. Defendant fined £5 for not being registered as a milkseller. |
| 263 | „ | 24 | Dismissed, warranty proved. |
| 309 | Cream | 0.29 per cent, boric acid | Cautioned by Borough Council. |
| 401 | Milk | 11 per cent, deficient in fat | Fine £2, costs £1 1s. |
| 473 | „ | 8 | Fine £3, costs £2 2s. |
| 500 | Raisin wine | 2 grains salicylic acid per pint | Cautioned by Borough Council. |