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Poplar 1928

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

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75
THE SALE OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS.

Table: The results of the analyses of 807 samples were reported to the Committee during the year:—

The results of the analyses of 807 samples were reported to the Committee during the year:—

Sample.Number examined, 1928.Adulterated .Action taken.
Legal Proceedings.*Letters of caution sent.
Milk38617611
,, Dried1---
,, Condensed13---
Cream1---
Batter51514
Margarine485-3
Cheese2---
Dripping8---
Lard6---
Shredded Suet44-2
Mustard5---
Pepper6---
Malt Vinegar6511
Vinegar2221-
Sauce51--
Cocoa2---
Coffee41--
Coffee and Chicory1---
Coffee and Chicory Essence2---
Cornflour52-1
Rice6---
Ground Rice2---
Pearl Barley261413
Sago53--
Oatmeal4---
Flour3---
Self-raising Flour3---
Ground Ginger6---
Baking Powder1---
Custard Powder4---
Chocolate1---
Cake2---
Jam721-
Tapioca2---
Table Jelly8---
Lemon Curd2---
Golden Syrup4---
Tea1---
Carried forward664611125