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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

East Ham 1899

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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Table: TABULATED LIST of ADULTERATIONS and PROSECUTIONS.

TABULATED LIST of ADULTERATIONS and PROSECUTIONS.

Number of Sample.Where Purchased.Date.Article Sampled.Amount of Adulteration.Result of Proceedings.Remarks.
—Romford Road5th Jan.ButterRefusal to sellFined 40/- & costsAppeal to High Court. Appeal dismissed with costs
45White Post Lane29th Jan.Milk11 per cent, added waterFined 20/- & costsWarranty
55Parr Road12th MarMilkdo.Fined 40/- & costs
—Wakefield Street12th MarMilkRefusal to sellFined £5 & costs
59Plashet Lane12th MarMilk7 per cent, added waterFined 20/- & costs
69New Beckton1st MayButter65 per cent. MargarineFined 60/- & costs
74North Woolwich1st MayButter55 per cent. MargarineFined 60/- & costs
76Wakefield Street2nd MaySeparated Milk7 per cent, added waterDismissed
79Red Post Lane2nd MaySeparated Milkdo.Fined 40/- & costs
81Holme Road4th JuneMilk11 per cent, added waterDismissedAppeal to High Court. Appeal up-held. Case sent back with order to convict
16Strone Road4th JuneMilk12 per cent, added waterDismissedDitto.