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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
St Pancras 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, London, Borough of]
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SUMMONS
Under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of Food.
| Situation. | Offence. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|
| 39, Coram Street | Depositing for preparation for sale a pig's pluck unfit for food. | Fined £1 and costs £4 4s. |
§ 3. ADULTERATED FOOD.
| Articles of Food of which samples have been taken. | Total number of samples. | Genuine. | Adulterated. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 378 | 291 | 85 | |
| Butter | 191 | 175 | 16 | |
| Pepper | 29 | 29 | .. | |
| Mustard | 29 | 27 | 2 | |
| Coffee | 18 | 16 | 2 | |
| Cocoa | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| Preserved Peas | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
| Ginger | 4 | 4 | .. | |
| Treacle | 2 | 2 | .. | |
| Cheese | 12 | 12 | .. | |
| Lard | 10 | 10 | .. | |
| Sago | 2 | 2 | .. | |
| Marmalade | 1 | 1 | .. | |
| Honey | 2 | 2 | .. | |
| Jam | 10 | 10 | .. | |
| Arrowroot | 8 | 8 | .. | |
| Golden Syrup | 9 | 7 | 2 | |
| Camphorated Oil | 5 | 5 | .. | |
| Glycerine | 7 | 7 | .. | |
| Cream | 8 | 1 | 7 | |
| Whisky | 4 | 4 | .. | |
| Gin | 3 | 3 | .. | |
| Brandy | 1 | 1 | .. | |
| Oatmeal | 3 | 3 | .. | |
| Olive Oil | 2 | 2 | .. | |
| Tapioca | 1 | 1 | .. | |
| Totals | 752 | 633 | 117 | |
Note.—Two samples of milk which burst in transit are included in the
number of samples taken, but not in the number of Genuine and Adulterated.