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

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Stepney 1904

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]

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Articles Adulterated— continued.

Article.Extent of Adulteration.Result.
Demerara SugarDyed crystalsFined 5s. and 23s. costs
Milk20 per cent. deficient in fatFined £1 and 23s. costs
Milk5 „ of added waterCaution
ButterMargarineFined 10s. and 23s. costs
Gin4 per cent. excess of waterCaution
Milk6 „ deficient in fatCaution
Cocoa2 „ added alkaliCaution
SagoTapiocaNo action
Milk10 per cent. deficient in fatFined £1 and 23s. costs
Milk8 „ „Caution
MilkColoured with an organic dye, and of poor qualityCaution
Milk2 per cent. deficient in fatCaution
Milk2 ,, ,,Caution
Milk2 „ ,,Caution
Milk6 „ of added water and colouredCaution
Milk2 „ „ „Caution
Vinegar13 „ deficient in acetic acidCaution
Milk5 ,, deficient in fatCaution
Milk10 „ „Fined 10s. and 23s. costs
Milk2 „ added waterCaution
Butter7 „ excess of waterFined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk20 ,, deficient in fatFined £7 and 23s. costs
Milk3 „ „Caution
Milk3 ,, ,,Caution
Milk13 „ „Fined £1 and 23s. costs
Cream of Tartar20 ,, lime saltsCaution
Milk2 „ deficient in fatCaution
Milk10 „ added water and contained formalinCaution
ButterMargarineFined £1 and 23s. costs
MilkContained formalinCaution
Milk10 per cent. deficient in fatFined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk4 „ „Caution
ButterMargarineFined £4 and 23s. costs
Milk2 per cent. added waterCaution
Milk10 „ „Fined £2 and 23s. costs
Milk20 „ deficient in fatFined £1 and 23s. costs
Milk2 „ added waterCaution
Milk10 „ „No action. Warranty
Milk17 „ „Fined £5 and 23s. costs
Milk3 „ „Caution
Butter20 „ excess of waterFined £4 and 23s. costs

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