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Islington 1912

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]

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[1912
U 2

ADULTERATED SAMPLES.— Second Quarter,1912.

Sample NumberedArticle submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority.Result of Analysis. Showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.Action taken, with result of prosecution.
170 T.L.B.*MilkInspector42 per cent. of original fat abstractedSummons dismissed on ground of warranty.
185 T.L.B.* do.do.6 per cent. of added waterFined £2 and 12/6 costs.
206 T.L.B.* do.do.12 per cent. of original fat abstractedSummons dismissed on ground of warranty.
228 T.L.B.Mustarddo.32 per cent. of Wheat Flour and 1 per cent. of TurmericFined 10/6 and 12/6 costs.
232 T.L.B.*Milkdo.9 per cent. of original fat abstractedOrdered to pay 12/6 costs.
240 T.L.B.Tincture of Quininedo.Ammoniated Tincture of QuinineCase dismissed with £3 3s. costs, the sample being labelled Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine
245 T.L.B.Almond oildo.100 per cent. of Peach Kernel OilFined £3 and £2 2s. costs, or one month in default.
249 T.L.B.Margarinedo.100 per cent. MargarineFined £1 and 12/6 costs.
289 T.L.B.*Milkdo.29 per cent. of original fat abstractedFined 5s. and £1 3s. costs.
303 T.L.B.* do.do.Between 2 and 3 per cent. of added waterCautioned by letter.
318 T.L.B.† do.do.6 per cent. of added water, trace of FormalinFined £2 and £2 2s. costs.
337 T.L.B.Margarinedo.100 per cent. of MargarineSummons against defendant dismissed as he had successfully prosecuted his servant.
338 T.L.B.do.do.100 do. do.Ordered to pay 12/6 costs.
361 T.L.B.*Milkdo.9 per cent. added waterNo proceedings as notice was exhibited in shop.