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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 1924

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

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Table: Administrative Action taken with regard to Samples reportedto be not genuine, etc.March Quarter, 11)24.

Administrative Action taken with regard to Samples reported

to be not genuine, etc.

March Quarter, 11)24.

Sample.No.Result of Analysis, etc.Result of Legal Proceedings, or action taken.
Golden Syrup2Contained at least 90 per cent. of glucose or starch syrup£1 penalty; £2 2s. costs.
Camphorated Oil710Not made with Olive OilLetter of caution.
Margarine265Contained 0.2 per cent. excess of waterLetter of caution.
Margarine714Contained 1.2 per cent. excess of waterLetter of caution.
Pure Cocoa275Contained 2.5 per cent. added alkaliLetter of caution.
Margarine14Contained 0.9 per cent. excess of waterLetter of caution. Ministry of Agriculture informed.
Dripping927Contained 1.4 per cent. of water and at least 2.3 per cent. excess free fatty acidsLetter of caution.
Dripping21Contained 2 per cent. of waterLetter of caution.