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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 1904
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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| SAMPLE. | 1st Quarter. | 2nd Quaiter. | 3rd Quarter. | 4th Quarter. | Total. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 40 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 130 |
| Butter | 34 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 119 |
| Margarine | 1 | .. | .. | 2 | 3 |
| Coffee | 7 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 40 |
| Cocoa | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 37 |
| Mustard | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| Pepper | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| Vinegar | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| Cod Liver Oil | 1 | .. | 1 | ||
| Cream of Tartar | .. | 1 | 1 | ||
| Ground Ginger | 1 | .. | 1 | ||
| Arrowroot | .. | •• | 1 | .. | 1 |
| Totals | 97 | 86 | 96 | 96 | 375 |
Of these 375 samples, 19 were found to be so adulterated that legal proceedings were instituted.
| Milk | 11 |
| Butter | 4 |
| Vinegar | 2 |
| Cocoa | 1 |
| Pepper | 1 |
| 19 |
The Public Analyst reported that during the year he had analysed
377 samples, 375 of which came from Sanitary Inspectors, and 2
from an official of the Butter Association. The latter mentioned
samples were of butter and proved to be genuine.
Of the 377 samples, 25 or 6.6 per cent, were found to be adulterated.
This percentage compares with 8.2 for the previous year,
showing a still further decline of adulteration.