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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
Hampstead 1921
Report for the year 1921 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The following table shows the articles adulterated, nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken:—
| No. of Sample. | Article. | How adulterated. | Result of proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Vinegar | 9¾ per cent, added water | Cautioned. |
| 164 | Milk | 25 per cent, deficient in fat | Dismissed. Warranty proved. |
| 413 | Butter | 1¾ per cent, excess water | Summons withdrawn. |
| 452 | Sausages | 12 grains per lb. boric acid | Cautioned. |
| 487 | Mince-meat | 3 grains per lb. sali-cylic acid | Cautioned. |
| 494 | Ginger wine | 3½ grains per pint sali-cylic acid | Cautioned. |
| 499 | Raisin wine | 1 grain per pint salicylic acid | Cautioned. |
| 500 | Mince-meat | 2½ grains per lb. salicylic acid | Cautioned. |
"Warranty" Defence.
During 1921 a dairyman was prosecuted by the Council for selling
milk which was 25 (twenty-five) per cent. deficient in fat, but the
warranty defence was successfully proved, and the summons was
dismissed.