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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
Kensington 1922
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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| Article Analysed. | Nature and Amount of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Paste | 12.516 grains Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Fish Paste | 10.01 grains Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Gin | 54.05 degrees under proof | Informal sample |
| Gin | 47.68 degrees under proof | Informal sample |
| Gin | 47.2 degrees under proof | No action. Declaration exhibited by vendor |
| Magnesia | 100 per cent. Magnesium Car-bonate | Vendor cautioned |
| Magnesia | 100 per cent. Magnesium Car-bonate | Vendor cautioned |
| Magnesia | 90 per cent. Magnesium Car-bonate | Informal sample |
| Magnesia | 45 per cent. Magnesium Car-bonate | Informal sample |
| Meat Paste | 4.33 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Meat Paste | 9.716 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Meat Paste | 8.351 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Milk | 4.7 per cent. extraneous water | Proceedings dismissed. Warranty defence |
| Milk | 3.6 per cent. extraneous water | Informal sample |
| Milk | 2.0 per cent. extraneous water | Informal sample |
| Milk | 3.0 per cent. extraneous water | Vendor cautioned |
| Milk | 2.2 per cent. extraneous water | Vendor cautioned |
| Milk | 2.0 per cent. extraneous water | Informal sample |
| Milk | 3.6 per cent. extraneous water | Informal sample |
| Mincemeat | 5.268 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Preserved Peas | 1.449 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Preserved Peas | 1.311 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Preserved Peas | 0.828 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Rice | 5.6 grains extraneous mineral matter per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 11.529 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 8.351 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 7.511 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 20.825 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Proceedings. Fined £2 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Sausages | 14.504 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 12.516 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 9.912 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Tinned Peas | 1.380 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Tinned Peas | 1.518 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and £1 l1s. 6d. costs |
| Vinegar | 7.5 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Proceedings. Fined 10s. and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Vinegar | 3.0 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Vendor cautioned |
| Vinegar | 3.0 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Informal sample |
| Vinegar | 2.0 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Vendor cautioned |
| Vinegar | 300 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Proceedings. Fined £1 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Vinegar | 2.5 per cent. of Acetic Acid deficient | Vendor cautioned |
It will be seen that proceedings were taken in eight cases, the fines and costs amounting
to £23 4s. 6d.