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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 1914
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Legal Proceedings.
The results of legal proceedings under the Sale of Food and Drugs
Acts were as follow:—
Legal Proceedings—Administrative Action Regarding Samples Not Reported to be Genuine.
| Name of Article. | No. | Result of Analysis. | Legal Proceedings. | Other action. | Previous convictions. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March Quarter. | |||||
| Milk | 690 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat 8 per cent. and 1.4 per cent. respectively. | 5s. penalty, 23s. costs | ||
| Milk | 357 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat 3.3 per cent and 7.3 per cent. respectively. | 25s. costs | ||
| Milk | 362C | Deficient in fat and solids not fat 8.3 per cent. and 2.2 per cent. respectively. | Dismissed, warranty proved | 24th February, 1904, Milk, summons withdrawn 19th January, 1909, Milk, 40s. and 23s. | |
| Malt Vinegar | 363 | Vinegar containing no malt vinegar. | 2s. penalty, 3s. costs | ||
| Margarine | 133 | 2.7 per cent. excess of water | Letter of caution upon advice of solicitors. | ||
| Milk | 184 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat 13.3 per cent. and 12.5 per cent. respectively. | 7s. penalty, 23s. costs | ||
| Coffee | 950 | Adulterated with 21 per cent. chicory. | 7s. penalty, 23s. costs | 14th June, 1905, Butter, £4 and 23s. costs. | |
| Pearl Barley | 138 | Containing 1 per cent. extraneous mineral matter similar to French chalk. | Letter of caution. |