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Barnet 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Urban District Council]
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SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The above Acts arc enforced by the County Authority in this
district.
The following table shows the number and nature of the samples taken in the Urban District of Barnet, with the results of the analyses.
| Article | No. Samples Taken | Genuine | Adulterated | Extent and Form of Adulter'n | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 9 | 9 | - | - | - |
| Butter | 6 | 6 | - | - | - |
| Lard | 5 | 5 | - | - | - |
| Shredded Suet | 3 | 2 | 1 | See below | |
| Sausages | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Cocoa | 2 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Vinegar | - | 1 | See below | ||
| Totals | 29 | 27 | 2 | - | - |
The sample of Shredded Suet reported adulterated was an
Informal Sample, and was found to contain 19% Rice Flour. A
Formal Sample was subsequently procured, when the presence of Rice
Flour was declared by the Vendors at the time of sale. The
percentage of Rico Flour in this sample was 12.8.
The attention of the Vendors was drawn to the excessive
quantity of Rice Flour in the Informal Sample, and they referred
the matter to their Wholesalers. The Wholesalers have submitted
an explanation.
The sample of Vinegar was also informal and was found to be
Artificial Vinegar - but of Full Strength.
It was ascertained from the Vendor that he purchased it
under the description "Non-brewed" and he was cautioned to sell
it under the same description.