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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 1926

Annual report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Deptford

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Table: Table XIX. Proceedings Taken in regard to Samples Purchased during the year 1926.

Table XIX. Proceedings Taken in regard to Samples Purchased during the year 1926.

Simple No.Article.Particulars of Adulteration or Infringement.FineCostsRemarks.
£s.d£s.d.
9 yCoffee & ChicoryExcessive Chicory 20 per cent.——Vendor cautioned.
22 SMilk2 per cent. fat abstracted——Vendor cautioned.
37 mVinegarExcessive water 9 per cent.0100100-
45 mLimewaterExcessive water 18 per cent.——Summons dismissed Warranty proved.
82 tmLiniment of Turpentine2 BP ingredients, viz.— Turpentine and Camphor absent-replaced by a fixed oil not prescribed--No Proceedings taken.
70 tmGregory's PowderCompound Liquorice Powder 100 per cent.——This sample was taken informally.
69 TMLiniment of Turpentine2 BP ingredients, viz.— Soft Soap and Camphor absent-replaced by a fixed oil not prescribed--Sample taken informally.

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There were no prosecutions under the Milk and Cream Regulations,
or under the Condensed and Dried Milk Regulations.
Under the Condensed and Dried Milk Regulations, 157 visits were
paid to shops to see whether the goods were labelled in accordance
with the requirements, and in no instance was any infringements
ascertained.
UNSOUND FOOD.
During the year the following quantities of food were brought to
the notice of this Department voluntarily by the owners, found to be
unsound, and destroyed.
Apples 1 box Haddocks, smoked . 14 lbs.
Bananas 1 crate Haddocks 1 box
Crabs 1 cwt. 1 qr. 6$ lbs. Herrings 1 box
Cherries 65 tins Pears 9 tins
Cods' Roes 2 boxes Rabbits 130
Cod i cwt. Sardines 47 tins
Dabs 2 boxes Strawberries 1 cwt. 3 qrs.
Greengages 25$lbs.