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Poplar 1931
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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"Of the samples of milk, 60 were procured from itinerant vendors on
Sundays and 235 from itinerant vendors on weekdays. Six samples
were adulterated, and letters of caution were sent to 2 vendors and legal
proceedings taken against 2 other vendors, 1 verbal caution and 1 reported
to adjoining local authority.
FOOD AND DRUGS (ADULTERATION) ACT, 1928. Administrative Action Taken Respecting Samples Reported to be Not Genuine. March Quarter, 1931.
| Sample No. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. 14 | Whisky | 36 deg. under proof | No action. |
| G. 25 | Vinegar | 5 per cent, deficient in acid | Letter of caution. |
| G. 23 | Milk | 3.3 per cent, deficient in fat | Letter of caution. |
| P. 34 | Milk | 4.7 per cent, added water | Summons—withdrawn on payment of costs. |
| (After withdrawa 1 of summons a letter of caution was sent.) | |||
| P. 33 | Vinegar | 5 per cent, deficient in acid | Letter of caution. |
| P. 35 | Milk | 4.7 per cent, added water | Letter of caution. |
| B. 4 (Inf.) | Margarine | 17.5 per cent, water | Formal sample taken G.49 |
| G. 49 | Margarine | 16.8 per cent, water | Letter to vendor. |
| A. 13 (Inf.) | Meat | 140 parts per million of Sulphur dioxide | Formal sample taken P.83 |
(P. 83 procured in June quarter. Contained Sulphur dioxide 140 parts per
million. Summons—£5 penalty; £1 Is. costs.)