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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

Marylebone 1910

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]

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Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the 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.The sum paid in respect of the Analysis.Observations.
21 margarinesFood InspectorGenuine.£500 per annum for 700 samples Over that number 7/6 per sample.No. 30. Fined £1 and 12/6 costs
No. 30 Sold unlabelled
No. 67 Do.No. 67. Fined 5/- and 12/6 costs
No. 163 Do.No. 163. Fined 10/- and 12/6 costs
No. 256 Do.No. 256. Fined 5/- and
12/6 costs
1 margarineDo.Adulterated. No. 219,15 per cent of butter fatNo. 219. Withdrawn
11 cheesesDo.Genuine.
5 lardsDo.Do.
3 coffeesDo.Do.
2 coffeesDo.Adulterated. No. 9.58.6 per cent. of chicoryTest sample
No. 133.35 per cent.of chicorySolicitor advised no proceedings
1 coffee and chicoryDo.Genuine
1 cocoaDo.Do.
2 jamsDo.Do.
1 oatmealDo.Do.
1 flourDo.Do.
1 bread and butterDo.Do.
2 picklesDo.Do.
2 vinegarsDo.Do.
4 peppersDo.Do.
1 mustardDo.Adulterated. No. 272.20 per cent. of wheat starchNo. 272. Fined £2 and 12/6 costs
1 Gregory powderDo.Genuine
2 Gregory powdersDo.Adulterated. No. 1.deficient inNo. 1. Vendor cautioned
Adulterated. No. 1.deficient inmagnesia 36.6 per cent.No. 85. Vendor cautioned
4 liqourice powdersDo.Genuine
3 sweet spirits ofnitreDo.Do.
2 ammoniated tincture of quinineDo.Do.
1 boracic ointmentDo.Do.
2 sulphur ointmentsDo.Do.
1 spinachPrivate purchaserDo.
Total Number of Samples analysed during the Quarter278
Number of Sa mples adulterated27
SECOND QUARTER ENDING 31st JUNE.1910.
106 milksFood InspectorGenuine.Five of the samples had colouring matter added
18 doDo.Adulterated. No. 289. 1.87 per cent.added waterNo. 289. Vendor cautioned. Summons not applied for.
Do. No. 290. 2.35 do.No. 290. Summons not applied for on advice of Solicitor.
Do. No. 318. 5.4 do.No. 318. Fined £1 and 12/6 costs.
Do. No. 328. 13.4 per cent.deficient in fat.No. 328. Fined 10/- and 12/6 costs.