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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
Hampstead 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hampstead Borough]
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The following table shows the articles adulterated, etc., nature of adulteration, and the results of proceedings taken :—
| No. of Sample | Article. | Analyst's Report. | Result of proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Milk | Added water 5.4 per cent. | Informal sample. No action. |
| 7 | Cream | Milk emulsified with 30 per cent. vegetable oil | No action. Carton labelled 'Vitacream.' |
| 68 | Margarine | Water 16.5 per cent. | Dismissed. Warranty proved. The Warrantor was prosecuted for giving false warranty. Summons dismissed on payment of £10 10s. costs. |
| 120 | Butter | Water 16.4 per cent. | Dismissed. Warranty proved. |
| 308 | Butter | Water 161 per cent. | No action. |
| 311 | Malt Vinegar | Artificial vinegar | Vendor cautioned. |
| 336 | Margarine | Minute amount of boric acid | Vendor cautioned. |
| 355 | Margarine | Minute amount of boric acid | Vendor cautioned. |
| 363 | Margarine | Minute amount of boric acid | Vendor cautioned. |
| 414 | Mince Beef | Sulphur dioxide 100 parts per million | Informal sample. No action. |
| 432 | Sausages | Sulphur dioxide 1750 parts per million | These samples were obtained from the same Vendor. Fines £9. Costs £3 3s. 0d. |
| 461 | Sausages | Sulphur dioxide 2160 parts per million | |
| 462 | Sausages | Sulphur dioxide 920 parts per million |
Warranty Defence.
In the case of Sample No. 68, Margarine, 0.5 per cent. excess of
water, the Warranty defence was successfully raised. The Warranty
was contained on the invoice in the following words: "The goods
included in this Invoice are guaranteed to be of the nature, substance
and quality therein described and to comply with the provisions of the
Sale of Food and Drugs Act and with all other statutory