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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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TABLE No. 40—continued.
| Sample No. | Artilce. | Formal or Informal. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings or other action. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | Milk | Formal | 15.66 per cent. deficient in fat. | Fined 20/- and 21/- costs. |
| 159 | Cream | Formal | .39 per cent. of boric acid | Explanation accepted. |
| 214 | Boric Ointment- | Informal | 30 per cent. deficient in boric acid. | |
| 356 | Milk | Formal | 7.3 per cent. of added water. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 398 | Milk | Informal | 2.6 per cent. of added water. | — |
| 286 | Sausages | Informal | 8.05 grains of boric acid per lb. | — |
| 302 | Sausages | Formal | 1.54 grains of boric acid per lb. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 352 | Sausages | Informal | 153 parts per million of sulphur dioxide. | — |
| 368 | Sausages | Formal | 98.5 parts per million of sulphur dioxide. | Vendor cautioned. |
| 306 | Sweet Spirits of Nitre. | Informal | 95.7 per cent. deficient in ethyl nitrite. | — |
| 307 | Sweet Spirits of Nitre. | Informal | 32.1 per cent. deficient in ethyl nitrite. | — |
| 313 | Sweet Spirits of Nitre. | Formal | 96.1 per cent. deficient in ethyl nitrite. | Summons dismissed. |
OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In Table No. 41, which follows, are set out the particulars
of the various prosecutions instituted in respect of food
other than under the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts.
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