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Marylebone 1915

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

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Articles submitted for AnaylsisState whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under 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.
3 butterFood Inspector, St. Marylebone Borough CouncilNo. 113, was margarine.£500 per ann. for 700 samples Over that number 7/6 per sample.This was a test sample.
No. 212, do.Do.
No. 232, do.Do.
17 creamGenuine.
1 pepperDo.Do.
1 Dover's powderDo.
1 boracic ointmentDo.Do.
1 jamDo.Do.
2 jelliesDo.These were test samples.
1 teaDo.This was a test sample.
3 lime waterDo.These were test samples.
3 mustardDo.Do.
4 coffeeDo.Two were test samples.
1 cream of tartarDo.This was a test sample.
Total Number of Samples analysed during the Quarter 287 Number of Samples adulterated 15
SECOND QUA RTER ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1915.
90 milkGenuine.3 were test samples. 30 milks contained artificial colouring matters. Only one milk contained any preservative.
20 milkAdulterated. No. 294. 3.77 per cent, added waterNo. 294. Vendor cautioned 30/4/15.
No. 322. 10.0 per cent, deficient in fat.No. 322. No proceedings taken. See note to the 6 following numbers :
No. 329. 10.30 per cent, added water.No. 329Samples taken from farmer who supplied vendor of No. 322. He stated milk was sold as it came from the cows. Summonses dismissed.
No. 330. 8.47 do.No. 330
No. 331. 3.06 do.No. : 31
No. 334. 7.00 do.No. 334
No. 335. 8.90 do.No. 335
No. 336. 10.30 do.No. 336
No. 373. 6.67 per cent, deficient in fat.No. 373Warranty defence. Cases dismissed.
No. 374. 6.67 do.No. 374
No. 381. 20.67 do.No. 381. Fined £1 and
12/6 costs.
No. 396. 3.3 do.No. 396. Vendor cautioned
2.3 per cent, added water.vide P.H. Mts. 28/6/15.
No. 401. 33.3 per cent, deficient in fat.No. 401. Fined £1 and 12/6 costs.
No. 415. 6.67 do.No. 415. Fined £2 and 12/6 costs.
No. 417. 23.3 do.No. 417. Fined £2and 12/6 costs.
No. 437. 10.0 do.No. 437. Fined £2, and 12/6 costs.
No. 456. 10.0 do.No. 456. Fined £1 and 14/6 costs.