Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Articles Adulterated—
| Article. | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|
| Demerara Sugar | Dyed crystals | Fined 5s. and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 20 per cent. deficient in fat | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 5 „ of added water | Caution |
| Butter | Margarine | Fined 10s. and 23s. costs |
| Gin | 4 per cent. excess of water | Caution |
| Milk | 6 „ deficient in fat | Caution |
| Cocoa | 2 „ added alkali | Caution |
| Sago | Tapioca | No action |
| Milk | 10 per cent. deficient in fat | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 8 „ „ | Caution |
| Milk | Coloured with an organic dye, and of poor quality | Caution |
| Milk | 2 per cent. deficient in fat | Caution |
| Milk | 2 ,, ,, | Caution |
| Milk | 2 „ ,, | Caution |
| Milk | 6 „ of added water and coloured | Caution |
| Milk | Caution | |
| Vinegar | 13 „ deficient in acetic acid | Caution |
| Milk | 5 ,, deficient in fat | Caution |
| Milk | 10 „ „ | Fined 10s. and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 2 „ added water | Caution |
| Butter | 7 „ excess of water | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 20 ,, deficient in fat | Fined £7 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | Caution | |
| Milk | 3 ,, ,, | Caution |
| Milk | 13 „ „ | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
| Cream of Tartar | 20 ,, lime salts | Caution |
| Milk | 2 „ deficient in fat | Caution |
| Milk | 10 „ added water and contained formalin | Caution |
| Butter | Margarine | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | Contained formalin | Caution |
| Milk | 10 per cent. deficient in fat | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 4 „ „ | Caution |
| Butter | Margarine | Fined £4 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 2 per cent. added water | Caution |
| Milk | 10 „ „ | Fined £2 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 20 „ deficient in fat | Fined £1 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 2 „ added water | Caution |
| Milk | 10 „ „ | No action. Warranty |
| Milk | 17 „ „ | Fined £5 and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 3 „ „ | Caution |
| Butter | 20 „ excess of water | Fined £4 and 23s. costs |
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