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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 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION REGARDING ADULTERATION OR OTHER IRREGULARITY.
| Serial No. | Article. | Whether Formal or Informal. | Name of Adulteration or Irregularity. | Observations. | Result of Proceedings or other Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cream | Extraneous water, 5.37%. | Taken in connection with simple No. 957(1931) | ... | |
| 46 | Milk | Formal | Milk fat deficient, 5%. | ... | Vendor cautioned. |
| 47 | Milk | Formal | Milk fat deficient, 12%. | ... | Vendor prosecuted. Summons dismissed under the Probation of Offenders Act on payment of £2 costs. |
| 76 | Cream | Formal | Extraneous water, 8.6%. | Formal sample—No. 80—procured from wholesaler in course of delivery | ... |
| 80 | Cream | Formal | Extraneous water, 7.68%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 76 | Vendor cautioned. |
| 90 | Cinnamon (Ground) | Informal | Extraneous mineral matter (sand, etc.), 5.5%. | Re-sampled formally—No. 125. | ... |
| 108 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 1.5%. | Re-sampled—genuine | ... |
| 110 | Rum | Formal | Proof spirit deficient, 19 degrees. | ... | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £2, with £3 3s. 0d. Costs. |
| 119 | Magnesia Oil | Informal | Magnesia deficient, 77.48%. | Re-sampled formally—No. 142 | ... |
| 125 | Cinnamon (Ground) | Formal | Extraneous mineral matter (sand, etc.), 5%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 90 | Vendor prosecuted. Summons dismissed. Warranty defence. |
| 131 | Cinnamon (Ground) | Informal | Extraneous mineral matter (sand, etc.), 4%. | Re-sampled formally—genuine | ... |
| 142 | Magnesia Oil | Formal | Magnesia deficient, 77%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 119 | Manufacturers submitted explanation showing error in formula on label, which was accepted. |
| 171 | Margarine | Informal | Printing of wrapper not in accordance with requirements of Sec. 6 of the Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act. | Vendor communicated with | ... |
| 297 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 3.5%. | ... | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £1. |
| 298 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 15.2%. | ... | Vendor prosecuted. Fined £5, with £21 Costs. |
| 373 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 2%. | Re-sampled—genuine | ... |
| 374 | Milk | Formal | Extraneous water, 2%. | Re-sampled—genuine | ... |
| 398 | Glycerin of Alum | Informal | Alum deficient, 32.7%. | Re-sampled formally—genuine | ... |
| 407 | Butter (on bread) | Informal | Margarine, 40%. | Re-sampled formally—genuine. See sample No. 465 | ... |
| 410 | Devonshire Cream (Tinned). | Informal | Only 21% milk fat. | Re-sampled formally—No. 429 | ... |
| 419 | Butter | Informal | Margarine, 40%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 407. Re-sampled formally—No. 465. | ... |
| 420 | Bismuth Dyspepsia Tablets. | Informal | Bismuth Oxycarbonate deficient, 32%. Sodium Bicarbonate deficient, 30%. | Re-sampled formally—No. 450 | ... |
| 429 | Devonshire Cream (Tinned). | Formal | Only 22.94% milk fat. | Taken in connection with sample No. 410. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 430 | Butter | Informal | Margarine, 35%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 407 | ... |
| 436 | Butter | Informal | Margarine, 45%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 407 | ... |
| 448 | Butter | Informal | Margarine, 35%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 407 | ... |
| 449 | Butter | Informal | Margarine, 40%. | Taken in connection with sample No. 407 | ... |
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