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Southwark 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southwark, Borough of]
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104
SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT.
During the year ended 31st December, 1,196 "official" samples
were taken by the Inspector.
The following Table shows the localities in which these samples
were taken:—
| Position. | In use. | Not in use. | Totals. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above ground | 39 | 20 | 59 | 92, East Street, discontinued. |
| Underground | 26 | 8 | 34 | |
| Totals | 65 | 28 | 93 | |
| The periodical cleansing was carried out. | ||||
13 of these samples were certified as adulterated, a percentage of
1.09, as compared with 1.74 in 1932.
Particulars of the samples taken, together with the results of the
analyses are given in Tables 38 and 39.
| Situation. | Trade. | Occupier. | Inspts. | Notices. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Gt. Suffolk Street | Tripe Boilers | J. Martin | ||
| Wansey Street | Soap Boilers | Holders Soap Works, Ltd. | 4 | 1 |
| Harrow Street | Furriers, etc. | Leeding & Co. | 5 | – |
| 5, Hatfield Street | Fat Melters | J. Ewen & Sons, Ltd. | 4 | — |