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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

Poplar 1923

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

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Table: Administrative Action taken with regard to Samples reported to be not genuine, etc.March Quarter.

Administrative Action taken with regard to Samples reported to be not genuine, etc.

March Quarter.

No. of Sample.Nature of Sample.Result of Analysis.Result of Legal Proceedings, etc.
160CakeContained Boric Acid 0.15 per cent.Letter of caution.
—ButterContained 2.2 per cent. excess of water£5 5s. costs. Summons withdrawn.
—MargarineContained 2.1 per cent. excess of water£2 2s. costs.
390Olive OilContained 1.1 per cent. of waterLetter of caution.
—MilkCans not properly labelledLetter of caution.
16VinegarDeficient in Acetic Acid 0.3 per cent.Letter of caution.
819CocoaContained 2.5 per cent. added alkaliLetter of caution.
—MargarineNot properly labelledLetter of caution.
23MilkDeficient in non-fatty-solids 0.7 per cent.£8 penalty; £3 3s. costs.
—MargarineNot properly labelledLetter of caution.