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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 1930

[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 (6) Previous Convictions (if any) (c) Other Remarks
Milk 3523.5% added water(No action taken)...
Milk 35610% deficient in fatCosts £3 3s....
Milk 3575% deficient in fatCosts £3 3s....
Milk 4096.6% deficient in fatCosts £4 4s....
Milk 4116.6% deficient in fatCosts £3 3s....
Liniment of Turpentine 52138% deficient in rectified oil of turpentine and 31% excess of waterCosts £3 3s....
Liniment of Turpentine 52955% deficient in rectified oil of turpentineFine £3 Costs £3 3s....
Vinegar 58915% deficient in acetic acidFine £1 Costs £2 2s....
Butter 6355.1% excess of waterAdjd. sine die...
Raspberry Jam 63675% of jam other than raspberryFine £5 Costs £2 2s....
Vinegar 63742% deficient in acetic acidFine £8 Costs £5 5....
Butter 6573% excess of waterAdjd. sine die1924—Fined £2, also fined 1/- with costs £2 2s.
Milk 6655% deficient in fat(No action taken)...