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Fulham 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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90.
The Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
Thirty-two samples of cream were purchased daring
the year for analysis.
The following are particulars of proceedings taken during 1928 under the above Act:—
| Defendant. | Offence. | Result. | Penalty. | Costs. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ | s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | |||
| Rees, Davies, 76, Fulham Palace Road. | Selling milk 8% deficient in fat. | Dismissed on payment of costs. | - | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| John Tanner, 184, Walmer Rd., | Selling milk 12% deficient in fat. | Ditto | — | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Kensington. Ditto | Selling milk 6% deficient in fat. | Convicted. | 10 | 0 | 0 | - | ||
| Express Dairy Co., Ltd., Tavistock Place, W.C. | Selling milk 8 % deficient in fat. | Dismissed on payment of costs. | - | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||
Milk and Cream.
| Articles. | (a) Number of samples examined for the presence of a preservative. | (b) Number in which a preservative was found to be present. |
|---|---|---|
| Milk and separated milk | 593 | nil. |
| Cream | 32 | nil. |
Particulars of each case in which the Act has not
been complied with and action taken ... nil.
Other observations nil.