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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
Barking 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Number of samples taken and submitted to the Public Analyst
| Milk | 79 |
| Butter | 55 |
| Other Samples | 5 |
| Total | 139 |
Of this number 9 samples of milk were reported against and one
sample of butter. Eight prosecutions for milk adulteration were
taken, and one for butter. Two cases resulted in dismissal, one
milk and one butter, and the following fines inflicted in the other
cases :—
2 Fines of 10s. and 9s. costs each.
3 Fines of £1 and 9s. costs each.
1 Fine of £3 and 9s. costs.
1 Fine of £5 and 9s. costs.
One letter of caution was sent.
I am,
Your obedient servant,
R. J. Ewart.