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Battersea 1920

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]

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Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the Sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting underthe direction of a Local Authority.Result of AnalysisShowing whether the Sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what was the nature and extent of the Adulteration.Observations.
6 Preserved Cream (cont.)Council's Inspector.(4) 23•548 grains of Boric Acid per pound
(5) 22•982 grains of Boric Acid per pound
(6) 11•97 grains of Boric Acid per pound
1 Preserved CreamGenuine
6 LardGenuine
6 MargarineGenuineBoric Acid present (under 0•5 per cent. in each case)
6 CoffeeGenuine
6 CocoaGenuine
6 CheeseGenuine
1 SausagesAdulterated, as understated:—
(1) 30•989 grains of Boric Acid per pound
2 SausagesGenuine
1 Veal BrawnGenuine
1 Fish PasteGenuine
5 VinegarGenuine
1 VinegarAdulterated, as understated
(1) 1•5 per cent. of extraneous water
4 Olive OilGenuine
2 Separated MilkAdulterated, as understated:—
(1) 14•2 per cent. of extraneous water
(2) 10•35 per cent. of extraneous water and artificially coloured
2 Separated MilkGenuine
2 Skimmed MilkAdulterated, as understated:—
(1) 51•5 per cent. of extraneous water and artificially coloured
(2) 14•14 per cent. of extraneous water
1 Luncheon SausageGenuine
Third Quarter.
185 MilkGenuine
5 MilkAdulterated, as understated:—
(1) 14•66 per cent. of the required fat deficient
(2) 14•0 per cent. of the required fat deficient