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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. | |||
| Cream 312 | Contained .3 per cent, boric acid. | - | (c) Proceedings in respect of labelling. |
| Vinegar 1 E.R. | Contained 15 per cent. added water. | Fined £4 | - |
| Cream 388 | Contained .23 per cent, of boric acid. | - | (c) Proceedings in respect of labelling. |
| Margarine 421 | Contained 1 per cent of water beyond legal limit of 16 per cent. | - | (a) Cautioned. |
| Malt Vinegar 470 | Consisted of wood vinegar containing 4.2 per cent, of acetic acid but no malt. | - | (a) Cautioned |
| Vinegar 478 | Contained 60 per cent. added water. | Fined £7, costs £3 3s | - |
| Milk 496 | Contained 10 per cent, less than proper amount of fat. | - | (a) Cautioned. |
| Malt Vinegar 499 | Consisted of wood vinegar containing 4 per cent, of acetic acid but no malt. | - | (a) Cautioned |
| Raisin Wine 636 | Contained 6 grains salicylic acid per pint. | - | (a) Cautioned. |
| Orange Wine 638 | Contained 2.5 grains salicylic acid per pint. | - | (a) Cautioned. |