London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Stepney 1903

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Adulterated Articles— continued.

Article.Extent of Adulteration.Result.
Saffron -10 per cent of mineral matter -Caution
Butter -8 „ excess of waterFined £6 and 23s. costs
Pepper -25 „ of oatmealFined 10s. and 23s. costs
Milk -20 „ of added waterFined £1 and 23s. costs
Milk -5 ,, deficient in fatCaution-
Milk -11 „ of added waterFined £2
Butter -22 „ excess of waterFined £5 and 23s. costs
Milk -23 „ deficient in fatFined 50s. and 23s. costs
Milk -6 " " "Caution
Milk -3 „ of added waterCaution
Milk -36 „ deficient in fatFined £3 and 23s. costs
Coffee -40 „ of chicoryFined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk -30 „ of added waterFined £3 and 23s. costs
Demera-
ra Sugar100 of dyed crystalsFined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk3 „ deficient in fatCaution
Milk -11 " " "Fined 27s. and 23s. costs
Milk -8 " " "Caution
Sago -ico „ tapiocaCaution
Milk -5 „ added waterCaution
Milk -3 " " "Caution
Mustard30 „ deficient in oilFined £1 and 23s. costs
Sago -100 „ tapiocaCaution
Milk -Contained formalin -Caution
Milk -4 per cent. of added water and contained formalinCaution
Sago -TapiocaCaution
Demera-
ra SugarDyed crystals -Fined £1 and 23s. costs
Mustard10 per cent. deficient in oilCaution
Cocoa -30 „ cane sugar and 25 per cent.
added starchFined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk -10 per cent. deficient in fatFined 22s.
Butter -MargarineFined 21s. and 23s. costs
Demera-
ra SugarTraces of dye -Caution
Milk -8 per cent. of added water and contained formalinFined £1 and 23s. costs
Milk -Contained formalinCaution
Milk -<5 per cent. of added waterCaution
Milk -15 " " "Fined £1 and Ros.6d. costs
Gin5 „ excess of waterNo action. Notice displayed
Milk -10 „ of added water and con
tained formalinFined 10s. and 23s. costs