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. | Description of Sample. | Extent of adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 65.B. | 9 per cent, added water | 7s. fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 23.T. | 7 | £2 fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 50. K. | 10 | |
| Milk | 54.K. | 3 „ „ | Caution |
| Butter | 59.K. | 2 excess of water | Caution |
| Milk | 49.A. | 2 „ added water and coloured | Caution |
| Milk | 51.A. | 3 per cent added water | Caution |
| Milk | 54.A. | 3 „ ,» | Caution |
| Milk | 86.G. | 14 „ | |
| Butter | 87.E. | Margarine ... | 12s. fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 91.E. | 9 per cent, added water | 23s. costs |
| Butter | 59.C. | 12 „ excess of water | 3s. fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 68.H. | 17 „ added water | |
| Milk | 70.H. | 4 | Caution |
| Demera ra Sugar | 58. N. | Dyed crystals | Caution |
| Sago | 61.N. | Tapioca | Caution |
| Milk | 62.N. | 5 per cent, deficient in fat | Caution |
| Milk | 63.N. | 6 „ „ | Caution |
| Milk | 85.D. | 7 „ added water | 23s. costs. Warranty |
| Milk | 72. L. | 2 )( ,, | Caution |
| Milk | 29.T. | 3 „ „ | Caution |
| Malt Vinegar | 69.N. | Diluted acetic acid, coloured | Caution |
| Milk | 59.J. | 21 per cent, deficient in fat | |
| Milk | 60. J. | 2 ,, added water, | |
| 10 grains boracic acid per gallon | Caution | ||
| Milk | 63.J. | 10 ,, ,, ,, | Caution |
| Milk | 83.D. | 10 ,, ,, ,, | Caution |
| Butter | 68.C. | 11 per cent, excess of water | |
| Milk | 96.G. | 5 grains boracic acid per gallon | Caution |
| Milk | 99.G. | 4 per cent, deficient in fat | Caution |
| Butter | 166.F. | 7 „ excess of water | £1 fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 167.F. | 2 „ added water, | |
| 5 grains boracic acid per gallon | Caution | ||
| Milk | 62.A. | 11 per cent, added water | 10s. fine and 23s. costs |
| Butter | 65.A. | Margarine | £3 fine and 23s. costs |
| Milk | 69.S. | 3 per cent, deficient in fat | Caution |
| Butter | 70.S. | 4 „ excess of water | Caution |
| Milk | 70.B. | 2 „ added water | Caution |
| Milk | 71.B. | 5 „ | Caution |
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