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Deptford 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford, Metropolitan Borough of]

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Proceedings Taken with regard to Samples Purchased

during the year.

Sample No.Article.Particulars of Adulteration or Infringement.Fine.Costs.Remarks.
£s.d.£s.d.
25 tMilk3 per cent, abstraction of fat-Dismissed. Warranty proved.
G4 t1 15100110
39 a1 »10 „200220
98 SI >15 per cent, added water330220
11 a1 I1Vendor cautioned.
15 HI 11 per cent, abstraction of fat-Vendor cautioned.
14 K» >2 per cent, added water and traces of colouring matter-Vendor cautioned.
28 K> 11 per cent, abstraction of fat-Vendor cautioned.
7 pI )11 „ „ „-_Proceedings not
-taken owing to bottle containing 3rd portion of sample bursting.
61 t1 I1 ,, „ i. ••-Vendor cautioned.
12 oBreakfast SausageBoric acid 12 grains per lb...-Vendor cautioned.
57 TPork SausageBoric acid 2'45 grains per lb.-Vendor cautioned.
60 TBeefBoric acid 3 99 grains per lb.-Vendor cautioned.
80 TBoric acid 1 57 grains per lb.-Vendor cautioned.
40 KVinegar ..3 per cent, excessive water ..-Vendor cautioned.

summary.

£s.d.
Fines030
Costs550
1180