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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

Deptford 1925

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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Table: Table XXII. Proceedings Taken in regard to Samples Purchased during the Year 1925.

Table XXII. Proceedings Taken in regard to Samples Purchased during the Year 1925.

Sample No.Article.Particulars of Adulteration or Infringement.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
£s.d.£s.d.
61 MBrawnBoric acid 0 7 grains per lb-—Vendor cautioned.
64 MMadeira CakeBoric acid 14 9 grains per lb.——Vendor cautioned.
59 MMadeira CakeBoric acid 114 grains per lb.——Vendor cautioned.
55 KLemon SquashBenzoic acid 31 grains per pint.——Vendor cautioned.
61 KMilk2 per cent. fat abstraction——Vendor cautioned
49 M„2 ,, „ „——Vendor cautioned.
3O A„8 „ „ „——Summons dismissed. Warranty proved.
11 K„2 „ „ „——Vendor cautioned.
12 K„1 „ „ „——Vendor cautioned.
13 K„8 per cent. added water200330Sample purchased in course of delivery.
14 K••11 „ „ „200330Sample purchased in course of delivery.
24 M„1 per cent. (at abstraction——Vendor cautioned.
8 S„3 „ „ „——Vendor cautioned.