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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
Limehouse 1899
Report on the sanitary condition of the Limehouse District (comprising the Parishes of Limehouse, Shadwell, and Wapping, and the Hamlet of Ratcliff) for the year 1899
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| Article. | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Contained 25 per cent. of chicory | Informality of purchase. |
| Milk | Contained 37 per cent. of added water | Vendor gave wrong address, and could not afterwards he found. |
| Milk | Contained 32 per cent. of added water | Fined £1 and no costs. |
| Milk | Contained 12 per cent. of added water, and had 18 per cent. of cream abstracted | Fined £1 1s. and 23s. costs. |
| Milk | Contained 10 per cent. of added water | Fined £l and 23s. costs. |
| Milk | At least 10 per cent. of cream abstracted | Vendor cautioned. |
| Butter | Contained at least 87 per cent. of foreign fat | Fined £3 and 23s. costs. |
Total of Penalties and Costs, £30 18s.
The Inspectors have performed their duties to my satisfaction,
and I have to express my thanks to them for the
manner in which they have assisted me in carrying out the
duties of my office.
I have the honour to remain,
Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
D. L. THOMAS,
Medical Officer of Health and
Public Analyst.
Board's Offices:—
White Horse Street,
May 4th, 1900.