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Deptford 1924

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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Table XXII.Proceedings Taken in regard to Samples Purchasedduring the year 1924.

Sample No.Article.Particulars of Adulteration or Infringement.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
7 mMilk14 per cent, milk fat abstracted£ s. d.£ s. d. 2 0 0Dismissed on pay-ment of costs. Vendor cautioned.
13 h"4——
35 sy,,8 „——Vendor left district before institution of proceedings. Vendor cautioned.
36 hVinegar1 per cent, excessive water——
53 aArrowroot CustardCornflower (Maize) 60 per cent.———
63 sMilk1 per cent, added water——Vendor cautioned.
71 syFish PasteBoric acid 2.4 grains per lb——Vendor cautioned.
81 sSalmon and Shrimp Paste„ 3.9——Vendor cautioned
69 aMilk3 per cent, milk fat abstracted——Vendor cautioned
79 aBeelBoric acid 3.5 grains per lb——Vendor cautioned.
79 sSausage Sausage,, 12. 9——Vendor cautioned
80 SPork Sausage„ 11.9——Vendor cautioned.
79 hRaisin WineAlcohol 23.18 p. c. proof spirit———
80 HGinger ,,„ 17 .74———
83 HOrange ,,„ 25.48———
84 HGinger ,,,, 19.56———
80 SYGinger ,,Salicylic acid 2.2 grains per pint———