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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

Bethnal Green 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]

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Table: ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO ADULTERATED SAMPLES—continued.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO ADULTERATED SAMPLES—continued.

Article and NumberResult of AnalysisResult of Legal Proceedings(a) Action taken other than legal proceedings (b) Previous Convictions (if any) (c) Other Remarks
Pearl Barley 6710 25% talc...(a) No action
Margarine 69824% excess waterDismissed. Warranty defence...
Shredded Suet 70614% starch...(a) Caution
Shredded Suet 70812% starch...(a) Caution
Ground Mixed Spice 8152.5% foreign mineral matter.Dismissed. Warranty proved...
Gin 82137° under proof...(a) No action
Whisky 8255% deficient in proof spiritDismissed. Costs £4 4s.Under the Probation of Offenders Act
Whisky 82737° under proof...(a) No action
Whisky 82836° under proof...(a) Do.

Table: ACTION TAKEN WITH REGARD TO OFFENCES OTHER THAN ADULTERATION.

ACTION TAKEN WITH REGARD TO OFFENCES OTHER THAN ADULTERATION.

ArticleOffenceResult of Prosecution or Remarks
Margarine 32Exposed for sale unlabelledCautioned
Margarine 162Do.Fined £2 Costs £2 2s.
Margarine 625Do.Costs £1 1s.