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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 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Administrative Action Taken Respecting Samples Reported to be Not Genuine, Etc. March Quarter, 1927.
| Sample No. | Article. | Result of Analysis, etc. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. 1 | Whisky | 39 degrees under proof | Summons; £6 6s. costs. |
| G. 3 | Whisky | 40 | Summons; £5 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| G. 6 | Rum | 38 | Summons; £5 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| P. 3 | Whisky | 40 | Summons; £5 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| P. 1 | Whisky | ||
| P. 7 | Rum | 40 | Summons;38 Summons; £5 penalty; £1 1s. costs. £5 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| P. 12 | Margarine | 1.5 per cent. excess water | Caution. |
| G. 13 | Cocoa | 3 per cent. added alkali | Caution. |
| G. 17 | Milk | 6.6 per cent. deficient in fat | Summons; £2 2s. costs. |
| G. 27 | Margarine | 1.5 per cent. excess water | Caution. |
| P. 25 | Butter | 1 per cent. excess water | Caution. |
| G. 31 | Milk | 3 per cent. deficient in fat | Caution. |
| P. 58 | Milk | 30 per cent. added water | Summons; £3 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| G. 62 | Milk | 2.3 per cent. added water | Caution. |
| P. 64 | Milk | 2.3 per cent. added water; 14.6 per cent. deficient in fat | Summons; £2 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| G. 70 | Milk | 8.2 per cent. added water; 23.6 per cent. deficient in fat | Summons; £3 penalty; £1 1s. costs. |
| G. 73 | Zinc Ointment | 30 per cent. deficient in zinc oxide | Summons; £5 penalty; £3 3s. costs. |
| G. 79 | Milk | 10 per cent. deficient in fat.. | Summons; 2s. costs. |