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 Bethnal Green]
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St. Matthem, Bethnal Green.
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1875.—Analysis for the Quarter ending December 25th, 1885.
Articles submitted for Analysis. | State whether the sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority, under Section 13 of Act, and if so, the name of such Authority. | Result of Analysis, showing whether the sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of such Adulteration. | The sum due in respect of the Analysis. | observations. | |||
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£ | 8. | ||||||
Butter, | No. | 2/35 | By Inspector for Vestry | Consisted entirely of beef fat, salt, water, and curds. | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £1 10s. and costs. |
ditto | No. | 2/36 | ditto | ditto ditto | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £2 and costs. |
ditto | No. | 2/37 | ditto | ditto ditto | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £1 and costs. |
ditto | No. | 2/38 | ditto | ditto ditto | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £1 10s. and costs. |
ditto | No | 2/39 | ditto | ditto ditto | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £1 and costs. |
ditto | No. | 2/40 | ditto | ditto ditto | 1 | 1 | Vendor prosecuted and fined £1 10s. and costs. |
Milk, | No. | 1/43 | ditto | Contained 25 per cent. of added water | 1 | 1 | |
ditto | No. | 1/44 | ditto | Genuine | 1 | 1 |
Examined and found correct, having been checked with all the Vouchers, this day, November 9th, 1885.
J. JACOBS, Chairman.
W. BOWDLER WILSON.
C. FORREST.