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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
Islington 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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1912]
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ADULTERATED SAMPLES (
| Sample Numbered | Article 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 T.L.B. | *Milk | Inspector | 11 per cent, of original fat abstracted | Summons withdrawn. Warranty proved, |
| 365 T.L.B. | * do. | do. | 14 per cent, of original fat abstracted | Fined £1 and £1 3s. costs. |
| 369 T.L.B. | Margarine | do. | 100 do. of Margarine | Ordered to pay 12/6 costs. |
| 370 T.L.B. | do. | do. | 100 do. do. | Ordered to pay 12/6 costs. |
| 371 T.L.B. | *Milk | do. | 5 do. of added water | Summons dismissed. |
| 372 T.L.B. | * do. | do. | 8 do. of original fat abstracted | Fined £5 and £1 1s. costs. |
| 373 T.L.B. | * do. | do. | 4 do. of added water | Summons dismissed. |
| 374 T.L.B. | Margarine | do. | 100 do. of Margarine | Cautioned by letter. Wrapper partly stamped. |
| 376 T.L.B. | Coffee | do. | 52 do. of Chicory | Ordered to pay 12/6 costs. |
| 377 T.L.B. | Butter | do. | 100 do. of Margarine | Fined £40 and 12/6 costs, or three months in default of distress. |
| 390 T.L.B. | Scotch Whisky | do.. | 29'3 degrees under proof | Cautioned by letter. |
* Free from Boric Acid and Formalin. † Free from Boric Acid.
Total number of Samples analysed during the Quarter, 297.
Number adulterated 25.