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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 1923
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]
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| Article Analysed. | Nature and Amount of Adulteration. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.656 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.518 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.380 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.380 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.380 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.462 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.311 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.242 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample |
| Peas (Tinned) | ||
| 1.573 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Informal sample | |
| Peas (Tinned) | 2.07 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.435 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £'6 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.380 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Peas (Tinned) | 0.772 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.449 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £1 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Peas (Tinned) | 1.518 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £2 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Peas (Tinned) | 2.760 grains of Crystallised Sulphate of Copper per pound | Proceedings. Fined £5 and 10s. 6d. costs |
| Prescription | 9.6 per cent, of the required Sodium Salicylate deficient | Vendor cautioned |
| Prescription | 12 per cent, of the required Potassium Bromide deficient | Vendor cautioned |
| Preserved Cream | 23.429 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Preserved Cream | 19.705 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Preserved Cream | 18.592 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Preserved Cream | 16.350 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Sausages | 16.730 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Sausages | 13.755 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Sausages | 12.642 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Intormal sample |
| Sausages | 18.347 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Sausages | 13.832 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Sausages | 11.900 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Informal sample |
| Sausages | 17.479 grains of Boric Acid per pound | Vendor cautioned |
| Sausages | 10.661 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Sausages | 8.799 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Sausages | 8.057 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |
| Sausages | 7.931 grains of Boric Acid per pound | No action |