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—
| Number. | Article. | Extent of Adulteration. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 M | Milk | 10 per cent. deficient in fat | 10s. fine and 12s.6d. costs |
| 26 C | Milk | 10 „ „ | £3 fine and 23s. costs |
| 30 S | Milk | 10 „ „ | |
| 72 D | Coffee | 40 ,, chicory | £3 fine and 23s. costs |
| 33 C | Butter | 2 „ excess of water | No action |
| 34 C | Butter | 10 „ „ | |
| 39 N | Milk | 25 „ added water | |
| 40 N | Milk | 8 „ „ | 10s. fine and 12s.6d. costs |
| 32 J | Milk | 4 per cent. added water | Caution |
| 31 B | Butter | Margarine | £4 fine and 23s. costs |
| 43 N | Milk | 2 per cent. added water | Caution |
| 37 A | Butter | Margarine | |
| 37 K | Milk | 8 per cent. added water | 10s. fine and 12s. 6d. costs |
| 35 J | Milk | 3 „ deficient in fat | Caution |
| 51 G | Milk | 5 „ added water | Caution |
| 53 G | Milk | 9 „ „ | Dismissed (warranty) |
| 37 B | Milk | 3 „ ,, | Caution |
| 38 B | Milk | 20 „ „ | |
| 40 S | Milk | 5 „ „ | Caution |
| 41 S | Milk | 9 „ „ | £1 fine and 23s. costs |
| 37 C | Milk | 10 „ deficient in fat | |
| 38 C | Milk | 50 grains boracic acid per gal. | 30s fine and 12s 6d. costs |
| 43 C | Butter | 2 per cent. excess of water | Caution |
| 45 C | Milk | 7 „ added water | £3 fine and 23s. costs |
| 46 C | Milk | 17 „ „ | No action (same vendor as 45 C) |
| 49 C | Butter | 6 „ excess of water | Caution |
| 44 S | Milk | 3 per cent. added water, 40 grains boracic acid per gal | Caution |
| 54 G | Butter | Margarine | Dismissed on a technicality |
| 59 G | Milk | 24 per cent added water | |
| 57 G | Milk | 47 per cent. added water, 60 grains boracic acid per gal. | £3 fine and 23s. costs |
| 60 F | Milk | 3 per cent. added water | Caution |
| 63 F | Milk | 30 ,, ,, | 10s. fine and 23s. costs |
| 52 E | Butter | 2 „ excess of water | Caution |
| 57 E | Milk | 2 „ added water | Caution |
| 75 D | Milk | 8 „ „ | £1 fine and 23s. costs |