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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 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Quarter ended 30th September, 1915.
| Article. | No. | Result of Analysis. | Proceedings-. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 55 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat 9 3 and 2 "8 per cent, respectively. | 20s., including costs |
| Milk | 826 | Deficient in fat to the extent of 18 per cent. | 20s. penalty, 21s. costs |
| Milk | 335 | Deficient in fat to the extent of 10 per cent. | 40s. penalty, 21s. costs |
| Margarine | 20 | Contained an excess of water to the extent of 1 per cent. | Letter of caution sent to Vendor §■ |
| Margarine | 6 | Not properly labelled .. | Letter of caution sent to Vendor. |
Quarter ended 31st December, 1915.
| Article. | No. | Result of Analysis. | Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 853 | Deficient in fat to the extent of 8'6 per cent. | 21s. costs, 20s. penalties |
| Milk | 822 | Deficient in fat to the extent of 5 per cent. | No action taken. |
| Milk | 551 | Deficient in fat to the extent of 15'6 per cent. | Case dismissed: Defendant proved warranty |
| Milk | 100 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat to the extent of 13 and 30 4 per cent. | 20s., including costs |
| Milk | 363 | Deficient in solids not fat to extent of 3 4 per cent. | Letter of caution sent to vendor |
| Milk | 52 | Deficient in solids not fat to extent of 4 per cent. | Letter of caution sent to vendor |
| Margarine | 45 | Margarine not delivered in a wrapper legibly marked. | *21s. costs, 21s. penalties |
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