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Poplar 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.
The results of the analyses of 793 samples were reported to the Committee during the year:—
| Sample. | Number examined. | Adulterated . | Action taken. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Proceedings.* | Letters of caution sent. | |||
| Milk | 351 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| ,, Dried | 1 | — | — | — |
| ,, Condensed | 21 | — | — | — |
| Cream | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Butter | 49 | 7 | — | 2 |
| Margarine | 47 | 6 | — | 3 |
| Cheese | 6 | — | — | — |
| Dripping | 10 | — | — | — |
| Lard | 10 | — | — | — |
| Shredded Suet | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Mustard | 6 | — | — | — |
| Pepper | 10 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Vinegar | 18 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Sauce | 2 | — | — | — |
| Cocoa | 6 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Coffee | 6 | — | — | — |
| Coffee and Chicory | 4 | — | — | — |
| Cornflour | 4 | — | — | — |
| Rice | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ground Rice | 4 | — | — | — |
| Pearl Barley | 6 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Sago | 2 | — | — | — |
| Oatmeal | 6 | — | — | — |
| Flour | 1 | — | — | — |
| Self-raising Flour | 5 | — | — | — |
| Ground Ginger | 2 | —_ | —_ | —_ |
| Baking Powder | 4 | — | — | — |
| Egg Powder | 4 | — | — | — |
| Canned Peas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Cake | 6 | — | — | — |
| Jam | 4 | — | — | — |
| Marmalade | 4 | — | — | — |
| Table Jelly | 2 | — | — | — |
| Lemon Curd | 5 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Golden Syrup | 2 | — | — | — |
| Malt Vinegar | 7 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Borax | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| Cream of Tartar | 2 | — | — | — |
| Tea Dust | 4 | — | — | — |
| Carried forward | 643 | 50 | 11 | 22 |