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Paddington 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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Samples submitted to Public Analyst, 1937.—continued.
| Number examined. | Number Adulterated. | Per centage Adulterated. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formal. | Informal. | Formal. | Informal. | Formal. | Informal. | |
| Malt Vinegar | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Margarine | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Meat Paste | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
| Milk | 276 | 6 | — | 2.17 | — | |
| Vlincemeat | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mustard | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Orange Crush | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Orange Quinine Wine | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Peel | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Pepper | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Pepsi Cola | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Pickles | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Port | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Raisins | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Rum | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sago | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sauce | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sausages | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Semolina | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sherry | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Shredded Suet with Flour | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Skimmed Condensed Milk, Sweetened | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Smoked Roe | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Soaked Peas | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Soda Water | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sponge Cakes | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Steak and Kidney Patty | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Stout | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sugar | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sultanas | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Sweets | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Tapioca | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Tea | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Tincture of Iodine | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Asparagus | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Corned Beef | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Fish | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Fruit | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Peas | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Salmon | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Tinned Tomatoes | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Vinegar | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| Whisky | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| White Precipitate Ointment | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Zinc Ointment | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Zinc Ointment (Compound) | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 302 | 298 | 6 | 2 | 1.99 | 0.67 | |
| 600 | 8 | 1.33 | ||||
Bye-laws for the Protection of Food.—On the 1st January, 1937, the bye-laws made by the London
County Council under Section 6 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1932 (now
Section 183 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936) came into force. These Bye-laws provide for
the cleanliness, ventilation and lighting of premises used for the sale of food, and prohibit the wrapping
of food in paper or other material that is not clean and reasonably suitable for the purpose; for stalls
to be kept clean and in good condition; and for the prevention of persons suffering from infectious
disease from handling any article of food. A person who offends against the Bye-laws is liable, on
summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding £5, and in the case of a continuing offence, to a further
fine not exceeding 40s. for each day during which the offence continues after conviction.
It was not necessary for any legal action to be taken during the year under these Bye-laws.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1928.
The Council is responsible for enforcing the provisions of this Act and the Medical Officer of Health
and the male Sanitary Inspectors have been authorised to act as officers for this purpose.
No premises used, byway of trade or for purposes of gain, for the cold storage or chemical storage
of eggs, were registered during the year.
All samples taken were found to comply with the regulations applicable.
Merchandise Marks Act, 1926.
The Council is responsible for executing the provisions of this Act, so far as relates to any goods
being foodstuffs to which an Order in Council under the Act applies, and excepting any provisions
relating to the importation of goods.