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West Ham 1896

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

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Seven cases of infectious disease occurred on the premises of milk
sellers, all being cases of scarlet fever. In five cases the infected
person was removed to hospital, in one the business was suspended,
and in one the business was temporarily removed to another house
until after disinfection of the premises.
Sale of Food and Drugs Acts and Margarine Act —
Under these Acts 207 samples were taken for analysis, and 23
returned as adulterated. Particulars are given below, and the results
of prosecution will be found in the Appendix.

Number of Samples taken under the Sale of Food and Drugs Act.

Article.Genuine.Adulterated.Total.
Milk771390
Batter511061
Lard15-15
Coffee14-14
Pepper17-17
Mustard9-9
Refined Suet1-1
18423207

Percentages of Adulteration in the Articles above referred to.

Adulterated Milk.Adulterated Butter.
(1.) 45 per cent, added water.(1.) Margarine, only traces of Butter Fats.
(2.) 5(2.) 92 per cent. Margarine.
(3)8(3.) Margarine, only traces of
(4.) 21 „Butter Fats.