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Battersea 1921

Report on the health of the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea for the year 1921

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Articles submitted for Analysis.State whether the Sample was submitted to the Analyst by an Officer acting under the direction of a Local Authority.Result of Analysis Showing whether the Sample was Genuine or Adulterated, and, if Adulterated, what were the nature and extent of the Adulteration.Observations.
2 ButterCouncil's Inspector.InferiorActual adulteration could not be certified. Boric Acid present (under 0 5% in each case)
6 CoffeeGenuine_
6 CocoaGenuine_
5 MargarineGenuineBoric Acid present (under 0 5% in each case)
1 MargarineInferiorActual adulteration could not be certified Boric Acid present (under 005%)
3 Luncheon SausageGenuine-
2 Luncheon SausageAdulterated, as understated :—(1) 25T65 grains Boric Acid per pound-
(2) 11.151_
5 Honey,,Genuine
4 VinegarGenuine
1 VinegarAdulterated, as understated :—
14. 0% extraneous water-_
4 Separated MilkGenuine
3 Preserved CreamAdulterated, as understated :—
(1) 26.033 grains Boric Acid per pound
(2) 19.621_
(3) 18.347_
2 SausagesAdulterated, as understated :—
(1) 10 409 grains Boric Acid per pound
(2) 9. 296_
1 Breakfast SausageAdulterated, as understated :—9 912 grains Boric Acid per pound
1 Corned BeefGenuine_
1 Fish Paste...Adulterated, as understated :—
14.504 grains Boric Acid per pound
1 BrawnGenuine
FOURTH QUARTER.
Council's
163 MilkInspector.Genuine_
3 MilkAdulterated, as understated :—
(1) 29 0% required fat deficient
(2) 13-0%
(3) 5-0%
4 ButterGenuine_
7 ButterGenuineBoric Acid present (under 0 5% in each case)