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Poplar 1927

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

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September Quarter, 1927. •

Sample No.ArticleResult of Analysis, etc.Action taken.
P. 158Cream0.35 per cent. boracic acidLetter of caution.
P. 47 InformalLime juice cordialSalicylic acid 0.2 grains per pintFormal sample taken (P. 163)
P. 49 InformalMeat PieMeat contained sulphur dioxide 40 parts per millionFormal sample taken (P. 167
P. 163Lime juice cordialSalicylic acid 0.2 grains per pintLetter of caution.
P. 167Meat PieMeat contained sulphur dioxide 50 parts per millionLetter of caution.
P. 58 InformalLime water10 per cent. deficient in limeFormal sample taken (P. 183)
InformalButter16.2 per cent. waterNo action.
InformalMeatSulphur dioxide 370 parts per millionFormal sample taken (G. 197)
InformalMeatSulphur dioxide 80 parts per millionFormal sample taken (Genuine)
G. 197MeatSulphur dioxide 450 parts per millionLetter of caution.
P. 71Cocoa2.5 per cent, added alkaliNo action—"declared.
InformalSweets0.2 per cent. TalcNo action.
P. 199BoraxArsenic, 100 parts per millionNo action—domestic borax
InformalMeatSulphur dioxide 50 parts per millionFormal sample taken (Genuine)
P. 183Lime waterNot made with distilled waterLetter of caution.