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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
Stepney 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Adulterated Articles—continued.
| Article | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Demerara Sugar | 1oo per cent, dyed crystals | Fined 10s. and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 1o „ deficient in fat | Fined £2 |
| Milk | 22 ,, ,, ,, | Fined £2 |
| Whisky | 5 „ excess of water | No action |
| Whisky | 10 ,, ,,„ | Fined £2 |
| Milk | 3 „ deficient in fat | Caution |
| Cocoa | Ground cassia | Caution |
| Cocoa | 25 per cent, cane sugar and 27 per cent, added starch | Fined £2 2s. and 23s. costs |
| Cocoa | 25 per cent cane sugar and 28 per cent, added starch | Fined £2 and 23s. costs Caution |
| Mustard | 5 per cent, wheat flour and coloured with turmeric | |
| Milk | 6 per cent, deficient in fat | Caution |
| Milk | 3 „ added water | Caution |
| Milk | 10 „ deficient in fat | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
The fines and costs amounted to £332 8s.
The fines and costs allowed by the Magistrate under the Public Health Act
amounted to £245 5s. 6d.
Total fines and costs, £577 13s. 6d.