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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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Table: June Quarter—Continued.

June Quarter—Continued.

Sample No.Article.Result of Analysis, etc.Action taken.
InformalMalt Vinegar25 parts per million sulphur dioxideNo action.
P. 23 InformalMargarine16.9 per cent. waterNo action.
InformalMargarine16.8 per cent. waterFormal sample taken (G. 142)
G. 142Margarine16.7 per cent. waterLetter of caution.
InformalSweets0.2 per cent. TalcFormal sample taken (G. 153)
G. 153Sweets0.2 per cent. TalcLetter of caution.
P. 35 InformalSweets0.2 per cent. TalcFormal Sample taken (P. 142)
P. 142Sweets0.2 per cent. TalcLetter of caution.
P. 36 InformalButter17.1 per cent. waterFormal sample taken (P. 153)
P. 41 InformalButter16.3 per cent. waterFormal sample taken (P. 153) P. 153 "genuine."
G. 157Milk3.5 per cent. added waterLetter of caution.
G. 161Milk5.8 per cent. added waterSummons. £2 2s. costs.
P. 97Pearl Barley93 parts per million sulphur dioxideLetter of caution.
P. 14 InformalLemon Curd6 grains per lb. boracic acidFormal sample taken (P. 113) above.
P. 125Malt Vinegar35 parts per million sulphur dioxideLetter of caution.
G. 126Butter16.3 per cent. waterLetter of caution.
G. 130MargarineSold in unstamped wrapperLetter of caution.
P. 133Cream0.4 per cent. boracic acid (not labelled)Letter of caution.
G. 140Cream0.3 per cent. boracic acid (not labelled)Summons: £2 penalty; £1 1s. costs.