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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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December Quarter, 1924.
| Sample. | No. | Result of Analysis, etc. | Result of Legal Proceedings, or action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar | 573 | Deficient in acetic acid 1.1 per cent. | £2 4s. costs. |
| Milk | 332 | Deficient in non-fatty solids 0.4 per cent. | £2 4s. costs. |
| Milk | 77 | Deficient in non-fatty solids 0.2 per cent. | Third portion to Somerset House; too decomposed for analysis. Summons withdrawn. |
| Lemon Squash | 78 | A solution of sugar and water, coloured and flavoured, to which a false trade description was then applied. (Merchandise Marks Act.) | Defendant pleaded guilty and ordered to pay £3 5s. costs. |
| Condensed Milk | 784 | Contained less than the appropriate percentage of fat | Summons dismissed owing to conflicting evidence of analysts. |
| Milk | 346 | Deficient in non-fatty solids 1.9 per cent. | £10 penalty; £2 2s. costs. |
| Shredded Suet | 338 | Contained 12 per cent. starch | Letter to Ministry of Health. |
| Mincemeat | 88 | Contained salicylic acid ¾ grain per lb. | Letter to vendors. |
| Pure Cocoa | 81 | Contained 2.5 per cent. added alkali | Letter to vendors. |
| Pure Cocoa | 84 | Contained 2.5 per cent. added alkali | Letter to vendors. |
| Butter | 997 | Contained 16.7 per cent. water | Letter to vendors and to Ministry of Agriculture, etc. |
| Margarine | 356 | Contained 16.5 per cent. water | Letter to vendors and to Ministry of Agriculture, etc. |
| Plum Jam | 351 | Contained 13.6 per cent. of stones | Letter to vendors and to Ministry of Health, etc. |
| Margarine | 96 | Not labelled in bulk or served in stamped wrapper | Letter of caution. |
| Pure Cocoa | 314 | Contained 2.5 per cent. added alkali | Letter of caution. |
| Milk | 990 | Deficient in milk fat 23 per cent. | £2 4s. costs. |
| Milk | 9 | Deficient in non-fatty solids 0.3 per cent. | Letter of caution. |
| Margarine | 593 | Contained 2.5 per cent. excess of water | Letter to Ministry Agriculture, etc. |
| Cake | 813 | Contained boracic acid 10 grains per lb. | Letter of caution. |
| Prescription | 80 | Lotio Zinci Co. Short measure 8 per cent. | Reported to London Insurance Committee. |
| Prescription | 77 | Plumbi c. Opii. Stale solution | Reported to London Insurance Committee. |
| Prescription | 82 | Mist. Pot. Brom. Made up from old solution | Reported to London Insurance Committee. |