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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 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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June Quarter, 1930.
| Sample No. | Article. | Result of Analysis. | Action taken. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. 31 (Inf.) | Whisky | 36 deg. under proof | No action. |
| 694 (Inf.) | Rum | 36 deg. under proof | No action. |
| P. 94 | Malt Vinegar | 20 per cent, deficient in acid | Letter of caution. |
| P. 102 | Milk | 5 per cent, deficient in fat | Letter to vendor. |
| P. 108 | Sausage | Sulphur dioxide 130 parts per million | Wholesaler summoned; £10 penalty; £2 2s. costs. |
| 854 | Milk | 3.3 per cent. deficient in fat | ' Samples taken at cowsheds by adjoining authorities. Results . received too late for action to be taken. |
| 856 | Milk | 3.3 per cent. deficient in fat | |
| 857 | Milk | 3.3 per cent. deficient in fat | |
| 894 | Milk | 6.6 per cent. deficient in fat | |
| 896 | Milk | 6.6 per cent. deficient in fat | |
| P. 134 | Milk | 5 per cent. deficient in fat | Letter of caution. |
| G. 153 | Milk | 9.4 per cent. added water | Summons, £5 penalty; £2 2s. costs. |
| B. 47 | Pearl Barley | 0.2 per cent. Talc | Formal sample to be taken. |
| P. 142 | Vinegar | 2.5 per cent. deficient in acid | Letter of caution. |