London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| Article. | Result of Analysis, etc. | Result. | Inspector. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 33% deficient in fat | £1 Is. costs | Grabham, C. A. |
| Salicylic Ointment | 25% deficient in salicylic acid | £7 penalty; £5 5s. costs | Pearce, H. A. |
| Milk | (3rd portion sent to Government Analyst) 23% deficient in fat | £5 5s. costs | Grabham, C. A. |
| Milk | 10% deficient in fat | £2 penalty; £2 2s. costs | Pearce, H. A. |
| (3rd portion sent to Government Analyst.) | |||
| Sulphur Ointment | 10%deficient in sulphur | Summons dismissed on "Warranty" defence | Pearce, H. A. |
| V inegar | 20% deficient in acid | £2 2s. costs | Grabham, C. A. |
| Milk | 9.4% added water | £2 2s. costs | Grabham, C. A. |
| Fresh Meat | Sulphur dioxide 100 parts per million | £2 penalty; £2 2s. costs | Grabham, C. A. |
| Milk | 10% deficient in fat | 10s. penalty; £2 2s. costs | Pearce, H. A. |
| Milk | 4.7% added water | £1 Is. penalty; £2 2s. costs | Pearce, H. A. |
| Lime Water | 33% deficient in lime | 10s. penalty; £2 2s. costs | Grabham. C. A. |
| Ginger Wine | Ginger cordial | Summonses against principal and servant issued but not served on principal, who has not been traced. Summons against servant dismissed under Probation of Offenders Act | Pearce, H. A. |
| Milk | 5.8% added water | £5 penalty; £5 5s. costs, or 1 month imprisonment | Pearce, H. A. |
| Milk | 9.4% added water | £5 penalty; £2 2s. costs, or 1 month imprisonment | Pearce, H. A. |
(Note.—17 letters were sent to vendors in respect of other samples reported to be not genuine, etc.)