Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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TABLE C.
ANALYSES PERFORMED UNDER THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS DURING THE YEAR.
| No. | Sample Analysed. | Opinion Formed. | Action Taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butter | Genuine | Nil. |
| 2 | Butter | ,, | ,, |
| 3 | Margarine (No Label) | 81% of Foreign Fat | Defendant fined £1 and 12/6 costs |
| 4 | Coffee | Genuine | Nil |
| 5 | Flour | ,, | ,, |
| 6 | Oatmeal | ,, | ,, |
| 7 | Irish Whisky | ,, | ,, |
| 8 | Saveloys | ,, | ,, |
| 9 | Preservative Powder | ,, | ,, |
| 10 | *Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 11 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 12 | *Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 13 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 14 | *Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 15 | *Milk | 6% deficiency in fat | Defendant fined £1 and 12/6 costs. |
| 16 | *Milk | Genuine | Nil |
| 17 | Milk | 3% deficiency in fat | Cautioned. |
| 18 | Mustard | Genuine | Nil |
| 19 | Coffee | ,, | ,, |
| 20 | Pepper | ,, | ,, |
| 21 | Coffee | ,, | ,, |
| 22 | Mustard | ,, | ,, |
| 23 | Golden Syrup | ,, | ,, |
| 24 | Mercurial Ointment | ,, | ,, |
| 25 | Butter | ,, | ,, |
| 26 | Butter | ,, | ,, |
| 27 | Magnesia | ,, | ,, |
| 28 | *Milk | 9% of added water | Defendant fined £1 and 12/6 costs. |
| 29 | *Milk | Genuine | Nil |
| 30 | *Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 31 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 32 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 33 | Demerara Sugar | Crystals coloured with Analine | Defendant fined £2 and 12/6 costs. |
| 34 | Sweet Spirits of Nitre | Genuine | Nil |
| 35 | Demerara Sugar | ,, | ,, |
| 36 | Gin | ,, | ,, |
| 37 | Gin | Weak Sample | Vendor cautioned. |
| 38 | Castor Oil | Genuine | Nil. |
| 39 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 40 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
| 41 | Milk | ,, | ,, |
* Sunday Samples.