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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 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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Eight samples of milk were taken on delivery at Railway Stations.
7 were reported to be genuine, and one adulterated. A letter of caution
was sent in respect of the adulterated sample.
SALE OF FOOD (ADULTERATION) ACT.
Administrative Action Taken Respecting Samples Reported to be Not Genuine.
March Quarter, 1928.
| Sample No. | Nature of Sample. | Result of Analysis. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. 1 Informal | Whisky | 37 degrees under proof | Formal sample taken. G. 10. |
| G. 10 | Whisky | 37.5 degrees under proof | Summons; £3 3s. costs.* |
| G. 17 | Milk | 3 per cent. deficient in fat | Letter of caution. (Same vendor.) |
| G. 18 | Milk | 3 per cent. deficient in fat | |
| G. 10 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 98 parts per million | Formal sample, G. 111. |
| G. 11 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 65 parts per million | Formal sample, G. 112. |
| G. 13 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 43 parts per million | Formal sample G. 109. |
| G. 17 Informal | Whisky | 37 degrees under proof | See G. 10 above.* |
| G. 27 | Margarine | 16.9 per cent. water | Letter of caution. |
| G. 22 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 40 parts per million | No action. |
| G. 23 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 50 parts per million | No action. |
| G. 24 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 40 parts per million | No action. |
| G. 25 Informal | Pearl barley | Sulphur dioxide 30 parts per million | No action. |
| G. 52 | Boracic ointment | 3 per cent. deficient in boracic acid | Letter of caution. |
| 189 Informa | Mint rock | Sulphur dioxide 15 parts per million | No action. |
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