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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
Bethnal Green 1923
Report on the health of the Borough of Bethnal Green during the year 1923
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO ADULTERATED SAMPLES.
| Name of Article and Identification Number of Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Legal Proceedings. | (a) Action taken other than legal proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| (b) Previous Convictions (if any). | |||
| (c) Other Remarks. | |||
| Compounded Medicine. 521 | Contained 5 per cent, less than the proper amounts of sodic salicylate and sodic bicarbonate. | - | - |
| Do. 522 | Contained 15 per cent, less than the proper amount of salicylate of soda. | - | - |
| Margarine 247 | Contained 2 per cent water beyond legal limit. | Costs £1 1s. | (c) See also proceedings as to labelling. |
| Milk 251 | Contained 8 per cent, less than proper amount of fat. | Dismissed. Defendant proved milk sold as given by cow. | - |
| Cream 259 | Contained .074 per cent, boric acid. | - | (c) Proceedings in respect of labelling. |
| Butter 260 | Contained 79 per cent, foreign fat. | Fined £20, costs £2 2s. | (c) See also proceedings as to labelling. |
| Vinegar 285 | Contained 16½ per cent. added water. | Costs 2s. | - |
| Milk 304 | Contained 18 per cent, less than proper amount of fat. | Costs £2 2s. (summons withdrawn). | - |
| Do. 305 | Contained 12 per cent, less than proper amount of fat. | Fined £1, costs £2 2s. | - |
| Do. 523 W.R. | Contained 12 per cent. added water. | Fined £10, costs £2 2s. | (c) 2 summons under Milk and Dairies (Amdt.) Act, 1922 withdrawn. |