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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

Camberwell 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.

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Table: TABLE "C." Particulars of Adulterated Samples (other than Milk), including Samples taken under the Margarine Act, and Result of Proceedings or other Action taken.

TABLE "C." Particulars of Adulterated Samples (other than Milk), including Samples taken under the Margarine Act, and Result of Proceedings or other Action taken.

Number of Sample.Article.Result of Analysis.Result of Proceedings or other action taken.
938Camphorated Oil19 per cent, deficient in CamphorCaution, Public Health Committee.
979Vinegar12 per cent, deficient in Acetic AcidDo.
1039Mustard25 per cent, wheat flour, coloured with TumericDo.
1041Mustard11 per cent, of wheat flour, coloured with TumericDo.
1052MargarineGenuine; article sold in an unstamped wrapperDo.
25Vinegar12 per cent, deficient in Acetio AcidDo.
36Butter20 per cent, foreign fatVendor fined £5 and £225. costs. Two Summonses, one withdrawn.
106MargarineGenuine ; article sold in an unstamped wrapperCaution, Public Health Committee.
214MargarineGenuine ; article sold in an unstamped wrapperDo.
224Golden Syrup75 per cent. Glucose SyrupVendor fined £1 and £1 1s. costs.
244Golden Syrup85 per cent. Glucose SyrupCaution, Public Health Committee.
335Malt Vinegar100 per cent. Vinegar other than maltVendor fined £1 and £1 1s. costs.
407MargarineGenuine: article sold in an unstamped wrapperCaution, Public Health Committee.
425CreamContaining 003 per cent. Boric Acid, carton unlabelledDo.
634CreamContaining 0·22 per cent. Boric Acid, carton unlabelledVendor fined £2 and £2 2s. costs.
762Gin36.5 degrees under proofCaution, Public Health Committee.
816Boric Acid OintmentDeficient in Boric Acid to the extent of 20 per cent.Do.