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Poplar 1913

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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Of the samples taken, 3 were certified to be so adulterated that summonses
were issued against the respective vendors. The remainder were
certified genuine and free from preservatives.
The nature of samples and extent of adulteration with results of
prosecutions are indicated below:—
Sample 7 F.—Milk deficient in fat, 16.6 per cent, vendor
fined £1 and 23s. costs.
Sample 11 F.—Milk deficient in fat and solids not fat to the
extent of 3.3 and 5 per cent, respectively, vendor fined 17s. and
23s. costs.
Sample 29 F.—Milk deficient in solids not fat 5.8 per cent,
vendor fined £2 and 23s. costs.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
CEPHAS FOAD,
Sanitary Inspector, and Inspector under
the Sale of Food and Drugs Acts,
and Inspector of Canal Boats, Poplar
South Division.