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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
City of London 1905
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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Third Quarter.
| Sample. | Nature and Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| 644 Milk | 7 per cent. added water | 2s. 6d. and 13s. 6d. expenses. |
| 646 „ | 9 per cent. added water | Summons withdrawn, warranty produced. |
| 650 „ | 7 per cent. added water | £1 and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 668 „ | 8 per cent. added water | 1s. and 12s. 6d. expenses. |
| 698 ,, | 7 per cent. added water | £10 and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 707 „ | 30 per cent. fat abstracted | £6 and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 711 „ | 7 per cent. added water | Summons dismissed on proof of warranty. |
| 714 Butter | 100 per cent. margarine | £5 and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 738 Milk | 29 per cent. fat abstracted | £6 and 18s. 6d. expenses. |
| Fourth Quarter. | ||
| 804 Milk | 10 per cent. added water, and 12 per cent. fat abstracted | Summons dismissed on question of ownership. |
| 889 Coffee | 64 per cent. chicory | 40s. and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 931 Butter | 100 per cent. margarine | 10s. and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 932 Coffee | 41 per cent. chicory | 10s. and 12s. 6d. expenses. |
| 1076 Milk | 13 per cent. added water (second conviction) | £10 and 17s. 6d. expenses. |
| 1098 „ | 4 per cent. added water (fourth conviction) | £50 and 20s. expenses. |
| 1099 „ | 8 per cent. added water (second conviction) | £10 and 20s. expenses. |
SUMMARY.
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter: Fines | 44 | 1 | 0 | Expenses | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Second Quarter „ | 5 | 15 | 0 | ,, | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Third Quarter „ | 28 | 3 | 6 | ,, | 5 | 14 | 6 |
| Fourth Quarter „ | 73 | 0 | 0 | ,, | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| £150 | 19 | 6 | £24 | 10 | 6 |
Twenty-six fines were inflicted during the year, as against 57, 23 and 27 in the preceding
three years. The average fines and expenses imposed was £6 15s., the corresponding amounts
for 1902, 1903 and 1904 being £4 2s. 2d., £4 18s. 1d., and £2 19s. 2½d. respectively.
By direction of the Sanitary Committee eighteen persons were cautioned during the year as
to the questionable or unsatisfactory character of articles they sold.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
W.Muyredfe
Public Health Department, Medical Officer of Health for the
Guildhall, E.C., City of London.
March, 1906.