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Poplar 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Released for Technical Purposes:—
114 Geese For rendering down.
Rice Sweepings (17cwt. 3qrs. 251bs.) For Pig or Poultry Food
(after screening).
Haricot Bean Sweepings (2cwt 2qrs. 0lbs.) ,, ,, ,,
Damaged Maize (7551bs.) For Cattle Food.
Tea Sweepings (20owt.) For Caffeine making.
9 Barrels Tallow For Grease making.
2 Casks ,, ,, ,, ,,
1 Cask ,, ,, ,, ,,
11 Casks ,, For Soap making.
12 Barrels Sardine Oil For Grease making.
2 Barrels Tallow ,, ,, ,,
1 Barrel „ For Printing Ink.
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Food and Drugs (Adulteration) Act, 1928.
The results of the analyses of 818 samples were reported to the Committee during the year:—
| Sample. | Number examined, 1932. | Adulterated. | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Proceedings. | Letters of caution sent. | |||
| Milk | 367 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| ,, Sterilised | 1 | — | — | — |
| ,, Condensed | 27 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Cream | 6 | — | — | — |
| Butter | 46 | — | — | — |
| Margarine | 47 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cheese | 4 | — | — | — |
| Dripping | 14 | — | — | — |
| Lard | 4 | — | — | — |
| Shredded Suet | 7 | — | — | — |
| Mustard | 2 | — | — | — |
| Pepper | 8 | — | — | — |
| Malt Vinegar | 4 | — | — | — |
| Vinegar | 25 | 5 | 4 | — |
| Sauce | 9 | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 1 | — | — | — |
| Coffee | 4 | — | — | — |
| Sugars | 2 | — | — | — |
| Table Salt | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cornflour | 4 | — | — | — |
| Rice | 4 | — | — | — |
| Pearl Barley | 4 | — | — | — |
| Flour | 4 | — | — | — |
| Ground Ginger | 4 | — | — | — |
| Baking Powder | 4 | — | — | — |
| Oatmeal | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cake | 4 | |||
| Carried forward | 612 | 16 | 6 | 5 |